This is the front gate to Golden Bridge Pottery. GBP was founded in 1971 by my hosts, Ray Meeker and Deborah Smith. Six days a week, I cycle through this gate for a day of teaching and making. Each day is different, depending on what the students are working on and what they need. The time not spent with them is spent on my own work. This is the handmade wooden kick wheel in my work space. I am happy to report that it is no longer this tidy. This is another part of my studio space. There is plenty of space for all kind of work, and I started out with a supply of bisqued work I left after my previous residency at GBP in 2013. I get around Pondy on this sturdy and reliable bicycle. My students snapped this photo of me as I was peddling along, blithely unaware that I was being watched. I am sure my helmet gets me all sorts of strange looks, but I'd rather be eccentric if it means I feel safe! Because I'm not used to driving on the left side of the road, Indian traffic took some getting used to, but I am now feeling quite comfortable. My daily cycle commute makes a nice beginning and ending to my day in the studio, waking me up in the morning and allowing me to wind down in the evening. The busy roads don't allow for much reflection, but there is always plenty to see. I've been experimenting a lot with bowl forms. I'm excited about this new direction, where I'm finally finding a way to merge some of what I do in my wall pieces with my functional work. I've been thinking about the insides of things; what do walls, barriers, and exteriors contain? How are hiding and containment connected? With this work, I'm trying to reveal glimpses of the things that are usually hidden and unseen. Small, functional objects are a wonderful vehicle for quietly expressing ideas in an everyday format. This is my latest experiment. These are the first iteration of a new form, and the idea is nowhere close to resolved, but I'm very curious to see where it goes and how it evolves. Further updates as we get them! There is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen
Jan Davis
5/4/2014 04:31:56 am
Sara,
Sarah Camille Wilson
5/8/2014 03:14:57 am
Thanks for taking a look, Jan! I'm happy you liked it!
Lucy Breslin
5/5/2014 02:13:41 am
Hi Sarah,
Sarah Camille Wilson
5/8/2014 03:15:41 am
Hi Lucy! I'm so glad you found the blog, and it is so nice to hear from you!
Jim Newlin
5/12/2014 12:26:56 pm
Thanks for keeping us in touch with you, Sarah. We are on the way home from Minnesota pottery tour.
Sharon Pollock
5/14/2014 11:40:22 am
I heard Deborah speak at NCECA years ago and was intrigued because I studied with Warren MacKenzie and we both shared the same tradition. I visited Pondicherry 2 years ago and loved it but didn't make it to GB. Look forward to your blog and I like your bowls.
Sarah Camille Wilson
5/15/2014 02:37:50 am
Thanks, Sharon! Glad you found and like the blog!
wendy
5/14/2014 01:57:55 pm
beautiful words and images. Thank you. Comments are closed.
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India BlogMy name is Sarah Camille Wilson. I am currently living in Pondicherry India and working as a visiting instructor and artist in residence at Golden Bridge Pottery.This blog is an informal way for me to share my experiences and ideas with friends, colleagues, and anyone else who is interested. Welcome, and feel free to comment. Archives
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