Pottery In Australia Vol 35 No 1 Autumn 1996
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this complex task. Until ideas and<br />
techniques are flowing the dinner and<br />
other sets can be a trap which stifles the<br />
novice's creativity, ability and<br />
sensitivity. <strong>In</strong>stead of opening up, one<br />
is confined to a major design task with<br />
very little margin for error. Ricardo<br />
Besaude and Cheryl Korban might have<br />
undertaken these complex tasks too<br />
early in their development. While their<br />
efforts were adequate the sets lacked<br />
the excitment and joy of other pieces.<br />
Korban's raku "Candle Sticks" were<br />
special, with smoked areas alternating<br />
with a glittering glaze on the edges, a<br />
touch of regal with the primitive.<br />
Besaude's brush work shows promise<br />
and his large sculptural vessel is a<br />
clear direction to hold to.<br />
Overall the effort and committment<br />
of the students and staff at Outer<br />
Eastern TAFE should be highly<br />
commended. It is obvious that the time<br />
and energy devoted over the two year<br />
course has been extensive. Equipped<br />
now to set up their own studios, the<br />
graduates are venturing into the public<br />
scene to participate in the <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
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Kim Martin-Harell is a ceramist and<br />
freelance writer.<br />
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54 POTTERY IN AUSTRALIA + ISSUE <strong>35</strong>/ I AUTUMN <strong>1996</strong>
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