Sustainable Ceramics
A Practical Approach
1st Edition
Published on 13. January 2022
144 pages
978-1-78994-122-7 (ISBN)
Description
An essential resource for ceramicists, studios or schools looking for inspiration to reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work.
Producing work that is not only beautifully designed and produced, but is also environmentally friendly and socially responsible is now more important than ever. In Sustainable Ceramics, pioneer Robert Harrison draws on more than four decades of making, and a wealth of experience shared by other artists to present you with a range of practical possibilities.
This book presents you all the factors to consider when going 'green', from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy-saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with or recycle your waste materials and save water. He suggests simple and achievable methods by which to reduce the carbon footprint of your ceramic art, and draws on interviews and examples by practitioners who reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work.
Producing work that is not only beautifully designed and produced, but is also environmentally friendly and socially responsible is now more important than ever. In Sustainable Ceramics, pioneer Robert Harrison draws on more than four decades of making, and a wealth of experience shared by other artists to present you with a range of practical possibilities.
This book presents you all the factors to consider when going 'green', from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy-saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with or recycle your waste materials and save water. He suggests simple and achievable methods by which to reduce the carbon footprint of your ceramic art, and draws on interviews and examples by practitioners who reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work.
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
140 colour images
ISBN-13
978-1-78994-122-7 (9781789941227)
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Book
04/2020
Herbert Press Ltd
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Person
Robert Harrison has been a ceramic artist and educator for nearly forty years. He has served as President of the Board of Directors for the Archie Bray Foundation as well as NCECA and is a lifetime member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) and a founding artist member of the World Association of Brick Artists (WABA). His work is held in collections and sculpture parks throughout the world, including Italy, China, Denmark, Australia, the UK and the USA. He lives and works in Montana.
Content
Foreword by Janet Mansfield
Introduction
1. Your carbon footprint
2. Sustainable ceramic practices for the maker
3. Ceramic artists working sustainably
4. Working with industry
5. Sustainable endeavours: education and networks
6. Journal leaders: personal approaches
Practical advice - top tips
Websites
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
1. Your carbon footprint
2. Sustainable ceramic practices for the maker
3. Ceramic artists working sustainably
4. Working with industry
5. Sustainable endeavours: education and networks
6. Journal leaders: personal approaches
Practical advice - top tips
Websites
Bibliography
Index
