Dialogue: A Discussion in Clay

I was so happy to attend the opening of my friend, Michael Broeker's ceramics exhibit at the WTC here in Amsterdam. Michael is an incredible artist and putting together this series almost got the best of him. But he pulled it off and the pieces speak to his dedication and craftmanship. All the glazes he used were orignals - carefully created from scratch after repeated attempts to achieve the right finish for these pieces. The result is stunning. Bubbley, cracked, rough, pebbled, laboured - almost in contrast to the round, smooth shape of the ceramics themeselves. An inspiring exhibit!