Brooklyn Mom Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Hello, Does anyone have any findings or historical data on the first known potter to expose the seam in a slab built cup/vessel? This is what I do, but someone recently accused me of copying a contemporary potter with the seam. Although I had seen it before I adopted it, I didn’t set out to copy. A seam is a seam. I’ve been researching but can’t find any data. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Copying a design versus using the same technique while making a pot are two different things. Are there any new designs in functional ware that haven't been done before by someone somewhere, I don't know but I sort of doubt it. I have noticed quite a few makers doing exactly what you describe; leaving the mark of the making process visible at the joins. I don't think you need to waste your energy trying to justify your work. Getting inspiration from others work is one way to challenge yourself into making new forms, and making them your own. I'm sorry you are going through this, it must have been upsetting to you. Pres, Roberta12, LeeU and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 When I was getting my ceramics degree I thought I came up with original designs. One week a professor gave us the assignment of finding a original design in pottery. I spent hours looking through books on pottery through history. Every time I thought I had found one there was another one like it further back in history. You were using a technique even if you copied it you can never quite get the same look. Copying is a good way to learn, I had one class where we were given a photo, the amount of clay used and size, we had a week to throw it. Usually there would be only one piece in the class that came close to the original. You should of said " there are mugs that look like mine, I was just copying the seams on my jeans." Denice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam2015 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 There are several potters who show their seams on mugs and bowls. I can't think of names off of the top of my head, but I follow a few on Instagram. Saying that you copied the seam is like saying that you copied the shape of a mug. Betty Roberta12, LeeU and Callie Beller Diesel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Birdie Boone, Shprixieland Studios, Naomi Clement and Sarah Pike are 4 artists I can think of off the top of my hand who slab build and leave exposed seams. All have WILDLY different work from each other. Google for comparison: you’ll feel better. Unless your work also has a lot of other design features in common with the image you linked, the person who says you’re copying is out to lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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