Brenda McMahon and Ceramics

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In this article, the writer notes that the creation of ceramics is a form of art that some describe as an art and some a craft, though how this is applied may depend on the nature of the work under discussion and the degree of artistry with which it has been designed. The writer discusses Brenda McMahon, a noted ceramic artist who works at her studio in Greenwich, New York. The writer points out that she is also noted as a teacher who guides others in how to express themselves through ceramics. The writer concludes that the works produced by McMahon are inventive and varied, with designs that are often created by the Saggar process itself rather than through the conscious action of the artist, though this does not make them any less artful. This paper includes color photographs of some of Brenda McMahon's works.

From the Paper:

" The study of art in different media is important to understanding the shaping of a specific craft like ceramics. For one thing, an understanding of a broad range of types and media of artistic expression helps develop an aesthetic sense that understands design and the relationship of one element in a design to others. It becomes possible then not only to see the parts and how they fit into the whole, it is also possible to see how the whole fits into broader traditions both historic and aesthetic. The individual can begin to see relationships extending outside the work of art itself, and these relationships also help to explain the work of art and link it to other expressions in other media."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Biography." Brenda McMahon Blue Moon Clay Studio (2008). April 26, 2008. http://www.bluemoonclay.com/famous_ceramic_artist/brenda_mcmahon.html.
• "Brenda McMahon." Blue Moon Clay Gallery (2008). April 23, 2008. http://www.bluemoonclay.com/.
• "Brenda McMahon." The Artful Home (2008). April 24, 2008. http://www.guild.com/gs/brenda-mcmahon.shtml.
• "Bustin' Loose. Brenda McMahon Blue Moon Clay Studio (2008). April 25, 2008. http://www.bluemoonclay.com/ceramic_art/clay_art.html.
• "Ceramic Vase." Brenda McMahon Blue Moon Clay Studio (2008). April 25, 2008. http://www.bluemoonclay.com/ceramic_art/ceramic_vase.html.

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