Confluence

Went to see a fabulous ceramics exhibition this afternoon with the work of Pippin Drysdale and Warrick Palmateer. Warrick throws all Pippin’s work, which she then decorates (these pieces, plus so many more) plus he throws and decorates his own, totally different work.

[Merrelyn]

Lovely image Narayani. They're such beautiful pieces. The colours, shapes and patterns are really appealing :)

[narayani]

@merrelyn If you’re interested in ceramics at all Merrelyn, it’s really worth a visit - John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University

[BeckyJo]

Such a fascinating exhibit, very eye catching. Fabulous shot of it as well!

[narayani]

@beckyk365 thanks Becky

[Desi]

How fascinating. I am totally intrigued by your text. What is meant by throwing someone elses work, and who then owns the artistic merit to it?

[narayani]

@seacreature “throwing” is creating the clay form on a wheel. Who then owns it is an interesting question. Because Warrick is paid to throw the work for Pippin, it becomes hers. She did lose a major prize years ago though by not acknowledging that he had thrown the work. By claiming that it was hers alone. Since then, she always credits him.

[Desi]

@narayani Thanks for the explanation. It is what I thought, but as I am so ignorant about pottery I really wanted to clarify. Absolutely right that she should have to credit any other artists involved in creating a piece.