489: Dirk Staschke on uncanny realism

Written By Ben Carter

Today on the show I talk with Dirk Staschke. His recent work draws from Dutch Vanitas paintings, often incorporating ceramic frames that are portals into the inner world of the sculpture. In our interview we talk about exploring dark humor and beauty simultaneously, and having the patience for new ideas to solidify over time. To see examples of his work visit www.artdirk.com. The images above move left to right from recent Vanitas work, to previous work based on the figure. To listen to this episode click here.

In addition to his sculptural work Dirk makes ceramic paintings. The way the glaze moves to soften the image in the kiln is sublime. In our interview we talk about developing his technique for rendering images.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

 

Ben Carter

Ben Carter is a ceramic professional based in Howell, NJ. He maintains a studio, teaches workshops and exhibits nationally. He is the creator and host of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler podcast. www.carterpottery.com.

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