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JeffMargolin — Clamped Leg
Published: 2007-04-30 02:29:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 1250; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 0
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Ceramic sculpture, hand burnished, 'Leg' part carved with 'Strain' pattern, finished with hair and sawdust. 26"x16"x4"Related content
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I love the sensuous smooth shape of your work, and then the surprising texturing of it at just the right counterpoints.
your coloration on your works is perfect always. it's so classic its amazing. you really have a genius sense of your piece and what it should be. there are no incongruities to it.
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Thank you very much. Jeff will really appreciate this comment as he is partial to the classical and sensuous aspects of the work.
-idan
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This is beautiful. I love the balance of the piece.
Was it packed in sawdust and hair for the firing? or does this finishing refer to something else?
I wish I could touch it. It's a great photo but of course it doesn't re-create the quality of hand that this piece looks to have.
Great work, bravo!
-Thom B.
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Thanks Thom.
I agree, Jeff's pieces definitely need to be held for their full effect.
-idan
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Oops, should have read all the other comments for clarification on the hair and sawdust thing!
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Very interesting the way Jeff achieve contrast(I dont know him, I have just found this page)for one side is the pattern with the hair and in the other the use of textures. I'm very happy to see his work, I believe he understand very well the concept of ceramic language. and his work is, to me, a prove of that.
it takes a LOT of time learn how to use this kind of techniques, so I believe Jeff must be a master on what he does. I will, if you don't mind keep an eye on your page. It is a very, very interesting and strong work. and a must to all the people here, interested on ceramics.
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Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Jeff has been working with clay since he was 14, and has even taught ceramics in Berkeley and MIT. You are right, his skill is definitely up there, I have seen the respect he receives from other ceramic artists.
One of the things I personally find to be really interesting, is how thin his thrown-forms are--slightly over a millimeter wall thickness.
Glad to have you watching, and I already had a chance to check out your own wonderful gallery!
Best,
-idan
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Thank you for watching, and it has to be realy impressive to see Jeff working on the wheel.
Best to you too.
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I am in awe. The details on these sculptures are amazing.
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thank you
Personally, it always amazes me to watch Jeff draw these patterns from his head onto the clay, and then be able to carve them out with such precision and detail. Takes hours and hours too.
-idan
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it must be very interesting to see Jeff work on his beautiful works of art.
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i think so 
btw - were you able to find petit buerre at a store near you?
idan
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I was able to find them... yummy.
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wow, amazing work. amazing texture. great craftsmenship.
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thank you so much, Jeff will be very happy to hear this
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This is just stunning! Love it... The design is especially beautiful! and I just love the technique qwith the hairs! As always excellent work!
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Thank you!
Yes, the hair effect is a nice finish for Jeff's work, it really compliments the shapes and surface.
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In the description, by "hair" do you mean you stuck actual hair onto it?
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It's actually slightly cooler than that...It has to do with the type of finish that Jeff's pieces have, wich is very smooth and slippery. What Jeff does is open the kiln while it is still very hot, and throws in some hair over the piece - the hair hitting the pottery instantly burns and leaves the crack-like burn marks on the clay. It's quite magical to watch this process.
Hope this helps clarify.
Idan
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That's pretty interesting, and cool tool. Where does he get the hair? And is the crimpyness of it natural?
Idan? Jeff has a secretary now?
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lol.
Jeff and I were just talking about dA and my 'role' in maintaining his gallery. I decided to take a long lunch break, drive over to his studio, and give him a hard time about politics and current events. We also needed to talk about a new piece that he is working on
For more on how and why I am here, you can look at the very first Journal entry: [link]
As for the hair, Jeff buys real hair strands that are appropriate for this finish, it is pretty fine hair. It crimples because of the extreme heat.
Best,
Idan
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Wow, I can't believe I've never realized that. Either you're really devoted, or he's paying you on the side.
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It has really been fun so far, and I think that it is good for Jeff to have an online presence even if by proxy. But then, it's only been a little more than a month, so the devotion bit remains to be seen
Idan
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I was wandering - are these sculptures available for purchase?
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Yes, they are typically sold by galleries around the US and some overseas.
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