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 'The Gallery' 2010
Ceramics above by Mary Cunliffe Link to Mary Cunliffe 's website www.northdevonarts.co.uk/ Smoke fired ceramics: The subtle tones on the ceramics are created by smoke firing. The stoneware clay is initially bisque fired to 980c. The colours and the organic finish is achieved by placing the ceramic piece within a reduction chamber in a combustible bed of hay, dry holly leaves, pine needles, eucalyptus bark, vine trimmings and shredded paper. It is then set alight, lid placed on and just left to burn and smoulder ...there is no control on the final result. Once cooled and cleaned it is then polished with natural beeswax. CARE: It is not recommended to immerse the ceramic piece in water, wipe with a damp cloth and buff with a soft duster During the Festival 'The Gallery' exhibition will enable visitors to view and in some cases buy works of art by local Devon artists. 'The Gallery' will be in St Peter's Church, West Buckland and will be open during the Festival period. The objects in this exhibition have been selected by Peter Bright and the members of the Festival Committee. The aim of the 'The Gallery' exhibition is to enable and promote selected, amateur and professional artist living within the dispersed communities of North Devon and beyond. Past exhibitions have received critical acclaim and have been remarkably successful for artists and visitors. Diversity has been the success of these exhibitions, with entries ranging from textiles, painting, carving, printmaking and ceramics etc. Normal Conditions of The Gallery Exhibition West Buckland Festival cannot be held liable for any damage or loss, so those exhibiting are exhibiting at their own risk. West Buckland Festival reserves the right to hang the exhibition as they think appropriate and to refuse to exhibit a work if it is regarded as being unsuitable. West Buckland Festival have prioritised original work over prints. Work is offered for sale but a commission of 20% will be charged (deducted form sale price). The total cost of work must be paid to the festival who will issue artists with the balance less commission. © 2010 All
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