mud-clay – Product by Process

Moiré

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Moiré is an enquiry into material and process. My interest lies in where craft processes lie in contemporary design. In this project I have subverted one of the oldest crafts in existence, the coiling of clay, by automating the process using an extruding machine. Once fired this uniform layered construct of ceramic produces startling results, the ceramic actually behaves like a spring. The dip dying process is again another process not usually associated with ceramics, however I found that the porosity of the work lended itself to absorbing colour. The…

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Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé Clay Model

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Mercedes AMG – Experience the third design phase of the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series. See how the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series is crafted into the final shape and wrapped in foil.

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Pottery – Manos Studio

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While the Magnolia is in full bloom, this is a step-by-step peek into the clay-tinted world of Karin Eriksson. Her beautiful pottery, deceitfully simple, is even more admirable when all the stages of the process come to light. We’ve captured the five day production cycle carefully – and still had to leave out parts. And, yes, we cheated. Karin prepared all the stages beforehand (which to us was even more impressive) to lead us through it in a single day. Karin’s inspiring workshop doubles as a retail space – a…

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Pottery & lamp; Paula Rylatt

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Our next short film (shooting Feb 2013) is in its very early stages; be sure to follow us at twitter.com/PigeonholeFilm for continuous updates! Artists Ian and Paula Rylatt show us their artistic approach to two individual projects while exploring what it means to be an artist living a rural and alternative lifestyle in the Welsh countryside. Producer, Cinematography & Grading: Oliver Hadlow-Martin Director: Danny Carter On-location Sound: Lilith Panter Editors: Danny Carter & Sara Trzupek Post Sound: Danny Carter Music: The Dove – Caspian re:Stacks – Bon Iver Shot on…