First entry ! Ceramic Review (issue #263)

 For my first entry I looked at 'Ceramic Review' (issue #263) which focuses on the 3D aspects of contemporary art and design. I came across an article on the Gardiner Museum in Toronto, and although it didn't focus solely on one particular artist/designer, it explored the idea of contemporary jewellery. The review, called 'A bit of clay on the skin: new Ceramic Jewellery', explores the idea of using 3D ceramic (usually porcelain) pieces of art which artists such as Marie Pendariès and Peter Hoogeboom transform into wearable fashion accessories. Hoogeboom, whose work is presented to the left ('Spanish Collar'), was one of the primary jewellers who distinguished himself through the use of porcelain. His work resembles ancient pieces of jewellery which were forgotten for centuries, and because of this his work can be said to help "bridge the past to the present". Not only do I find his way of working (and other artists who embrace the use of ceramic jewellery)  intriguing because it's so out of the ordinary, I also find his work inspiring... He successfully links his work to history/ past societies whilst also creating a beautiful add on for the human silhouette. I do however believe that this type of work should stick to acting only as an art statement whilst "integrating everlasting questions about the human condition and the world". I don't think a high street shop selling a large porcelain collar would go down well, the only thing I guess it would add to is a persons 'individuality'...