The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 53 No 2 July 2014
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1 Can Serrat studio space<br />
2 Can Serrat courtyard<br />
3 Julie Pennington<br />
Terraco tta Bowls<br />
installation. 2013, Can Serrat<br />
4 Casa Batllo, Barcelona<br />
Opposite page:<br />
local church, EI Bruc<br />
Photos: Julie Pennington<br />
trails through the National Park up to the Montserrat Mountains and the monastery. For the most<br />
amazing cultural fix, head to Barcelona, a truly gorgeous city with so much to <strong>of</strong>fer. Apart from the<br />
art and ceramics to be researched in the famous museums and galleries, the Gaudi and Modernista<br />
architecture in Eixample and the ancient Barri Gotic are magnificent, I really enjoyed having the beauty<br />
<strong>of</strong> the natural world at my doorstep as well as easy access to the w ealth <strong>of</strong> material to be found in the<br />
city. As you might imagine, I have many photos that continue to inspire me!<br />
For those <strong>of</strong> you who feel the need for a break from making and some time for thinking, I would<br />
definitely recommend immersing yourself in a new environment and allowing yourself some time for<br />
contemplation. I did come across some clay and had a little 'play'; however I found it helpful to turn my<br />
attention to things other than making pots, and ultimately I expect this experience will inform my work<br />
more and more over time.<br />
Before arriving in Spain I researched possible connections I could make with the ceramic community,<br />
in particular <strong>The</strong> Ceram ic Hub (www.eltornbarcelona .com). where I could produce andlor fire work if<br />
need be. Another useful contact was the Associacio de Ceramistes de Catalunya<br />
(www.ceramistescat.org) and the most amazing collection <strong>of</strong> Spanish ceramics at Museu de Ceramica<br />
(www.museudeldisseny.catJen).<br />
Be inspired; apply for a reSidency!<br />
www.julie-pennington.net; www.canserrat.org<br />
THE IOURNAl OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS JULY <strong>2014</strong> 97
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