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Program event

The Changing World: Asian Century

Thursday, 9 July 2015 at 11:25 am

Australian ceramics in the Asian century - turning competition into partnership

Dr Kevin Murray will ask the question whether the current practice of 'un-making' involving the destruction of ceramics has different meanings in the East and West. In Europe, the found object approach to ceramics is associated with the post-industrial condition, while in Asia it appears to have a more spiritual meaning.

 

Image: Kevin Murray portrait. Image courtesy of the artist

 

Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre Australian National University Canberra Potters' Society Strathnairn Arts Association The Australian Ceramics Association