Carolyn Dorr Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 NEW! Introducing the "Question of the Week" Summer is a good time to laugh, share, and to interact in a fun, creative way on our Potters Council forum. We will be posting a "Question of the Week" every Monday for you to answer, give an opinion, and maybe laugh a little. The questions will range from the serious to the not so serious. We are ready to have some fun and hope you will join us. We are all looking forward to see what everyone has to say. Don't be shy to share your answer. We want this to be positive, fun experience and encourage all to respond in a like manner. Put your thinking caps on for this "serious" question: Question of the Week: If you could only take one piece of ceramic art to a deserted island, what would you choose and why? When replying to the question be sure to hit the reply button outside of the message. If not, it quotes all the previous message making the post much longer and difficult to read. Looking forward to the responses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Haigh Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 It would be the stoneware bowl that one of my dogs has as a food dish. It's an older piece that I made and wood fired. It's a good size to be used for food or for drinking, heavy enough to last a longer time in that environment, and it would remind me of home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaWhiteCrow Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I would take my Tim Smith (of Wiarton Ontario) temoku 1.5L jug that I bought about 25 years ago when he was just starting out. It's big and sturdy enough that I could use it over a fire to cook my fish stew that I would probably be making every day, but I could also use it to collect rainwater to mix with fruit juice to keep scurvy at bay. Plus it's lovely to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnAtkin Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 A large, wide lidded baking dish with vertically fluted sides made by Jim Simister in Utah. It could do the usual catch water/ cook over a fire/ protect gathered food. In addition, I am quite sure those fluted sides could grate coconut. I would love to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryVaughn Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I would take a yellow glazed shallow bowl by Gertrude and Otta Natzler because I could see the universe in that bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneg Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 i would take one of my sculptures that i made from a live model. its a female dancer in a beautiful pose. i never get tired of looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonpots Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I would take a large plate made by Robert Briscoe many years ago. It is beautiful, functional, and when Hurricane Katrina blew my home away and the waters eventually receded, there it was, unbroken, in the muck. It deserves another trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowes Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I suppose it would be wise to take one of the nice, round bottomed, micaceous bean pots from the New Mexico Pueblos. Then make a fire, smear on some bear grease, warm the bean pot and contents next to the fire, gradually sneak it onto the coals and cook up a nice pot of beans. Hopefully one could find beans on the island, although you can certainly cook other things in such a pot and find a substitute for bear grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompots Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Definitely a 12" bowl i made this year, is multipurpose, cook, eat, drink, storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Color me boring ... But I'm taking a Potters for Peace water filter so I live long enough to search for a volleyball to be my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaB Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 A lidded bean pot I made several years ago. (would need to get it back from mom). Multi functional- cook, drink, gather, store. Lid would double as a shield and pot as a helmet, (don't know the inhabitants). And finally what ever meal was prepared could be used as a peace offering, (depending on ingredients of course...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffCenter Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Color me boring ... But I'm taking a Potters for Peace water filter so I live long enough to search for a volleyball to be my friend! By far the best answer yet!... Was Wilson a volleyball? I thought he was a soccerball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Nope, a volleyball. Sad that I can't remember important stuff because this stuff is in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtView Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I would bring my very favorite coffee mug by Jeff Brown. It would remind me that artists can find beautiful optimism in any situation by creating. The sgraffito also gives great hand massages after trying to open stubborn coconuts and after ripping off stalks for a hut. Jeff Brown's Website - Pottery for all of your trips to sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelaceramics Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 My compost bin.. I don't know what I would do with it but I just LOOOOVE IT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I would take a six foot tall by four foot wide jar filled with hot fudge sauce. This would give me something to dip my coconut meat into & when I was finished with the hot fudge it would give me a place to crawl into to get away from the sun. Being a red head I burn really badly at the beach. Surf's Up !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hey Logan ... Maybe you could sail away in it when it's empty ... let's face it, there's no reason to stay once the chocolate is gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azjoe Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'd take a porcelain volleyball with the hopes I could trade it for Chris' water filter... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hey Logan ... Maybe you could sail away in it when it's empty ... let's face it, there's no reason to stay once the chocolate is gone! Hey Chris, I figured I would borrow a couple of sea turtles & surf home when the chocolate ran out then, rent out a lovely beach front condo (aka 6'x4' pottery jar) to the rich & famous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlCravens Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 The Ugly Pot. I made it in high school, I'm 42, and it's sitting in my mother's living room. Upon being stranded, I would throw the ugly thing into the sea. I would then be rescued shortly after, as my mother arrived to rescue the childhood treasure I'd one again tried to dispose of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtView Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 To Carl: Thank you for the out-loud laugh...those are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'd take a porcelain volleyball with the hopes I could trade it for Chris' water filter... . best, ...............john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyRainey Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I would take the very first piece I ever made - a round ball rattle. It was my first attempt at ceramics and we started with pinching. The ball turned out so smooth and almost completely round. It is the perfect size to fit in my hand and makes a great sound when shaken. Side note - It serves as a stress reliever so it would come in handy on a deserted island where I would be stressed out about not being able to work in my studio :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 If I were deserted on a island, I first thought I would bring something to catch rain water. However, as I looked around my home I found a little piece of clay work done by my daughter Julie, when she was 3 years old. It was a little tiny candle holder. This is what I would bring with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Savino Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'd take one or Laurie Spencer's cairns... and live in it ;0) http://www.lauriespencer.com/page4.php?view=preview&category=2&image=12 Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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