S-Pot-light on Pots
The pot that my son Josh’s girlfriend Emily has her hand on, was already sold by the time Joe and I arrived for the tail end of the spring 16 Hands Studio Tour, part of which was at our house.
Because Joe and I were at a wedding in D.C., we missed most of the tour, which has featured the open studios of a collective of artisans in the county since 1998 and my son Josh Copus since 2010. But the displays were still up at our house so I got to peruse. I learned that the round pots (vases) above were made from molds of rocks that Josh brought back from his recent trip to China.
I was glad I had the opportunity to meet Josh’s guest artist, potter Dan Finnegan, a kindred (and Irish) soul whose ceramic folk house with a bird on top drew my attention.
I was happy to see that the chickens, who were free ranging most of the weekend, hadn’t tried to roost on any pots (as they have in the past) and that there were some last minute visits and selections from a couple of Floyd friends that I got to chat with.
And here’s a Dan Finnegan honey pot shadow shot for my shadow shot photo blog friends.
To learn more about Josh Copus Pottery click on more blog posts HERE. Or check him out on Facebook and on his webpage HERE. Dan Finnegan’s work can be viewed on Facebook and HERE. / Shadow Shot Sunday
May 6th, 2016 11:44 am
Thanks for giving us a chance to go on part of the tour. Your son is so talented.
May 6th, 2016 1:00 pm
I have a weakness for hand made pots and used to buy quite a few from a pottery group in the city. I have to be careful as I was able to get rid of many during my last move and saved only my favorites or the ones I used for cooking. I would be a good customer!
May 7th, 2016 12:20 pm
Beautiful work to have in your house albeit for such a short time!
May 7th, 2016 2:44 pm
your son is a very accomplished potter- wow! Impressive!
May 7th, 2016 5:33 pm
Creative shadow shot and loved seeing all the beautiful creations ~ love the work your son created ~ Beautiful!
Happy Mother’s Day in the USA
May 7th, 2016 8:27 pm
such talent seen in these pots
May 8th, 2016 9:35 am
First thought, for what its worth, archeological and from the earth. And I am reminded of Basaltic rock cliffs and beaches along the Bay of Fundy shore in Nova Scotia. So as art objects they sing to me, of time past and beckoning to come back at the same time.