techno winnie, travel plans, class projects, ecologically correct

[Craig Martell]

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>Hey Clayarters:
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>At the risk of getting blasted, it seems to me that the discussion on the list
>virtually centers on techno winnie issues, I realize that these are important
>as cyberspace can help in answering many of these questions that contribute to
>our work. However there is a topic that is listed in the clay art description
>for discussion, such as aesthetics.

Hi:

If you want to talk about aesthetic issues, just send a post to Clayart in
regard to this subject. Hopefully, that will initiate a discussion thread
that will be more to your interest. If you don't relish "techno winnie"
stuff, whatever that means, use your delete key.

Personally, I find discussions on elevating clay or any sort of art or craft
beyond its present stature wonderful cures for insomnia. This reminds me of
the Art History class that I had in college, where we were required to read
"The Social History of Art" by Arnold Hauser, who is or was a Marxist. This
was three volumes of pure torture, dealing with social perceptions of the
"stature" of art and artists in society. He also dealt with "artisans".
I've never much wanted to continue these discussions after this ordeal, I
just do my work and hope for the best. Yes, I have discussions with my
customers and fellow clayheads and others on the subject but only in small
doses. A pint or two of ale doesn't hurt, mixed with lots of winking and
laughter, when struggling with these sorts of issues.

Anyway, this is only relevant to my uptake on things and is presented in
that frame of reference. If these discussions are of interest and relevance
to others, that's OK with me.

Craig Martell-Oregon.....where's that church key???