MOVE to Open Studios!

Please follow the link to my brad new blog "OPEN STUDIOS".

The Open Studios will show studio images of many artists who i have been fortunate enough to visit. The blog will also post collections of interesting ceramic art, news and updates of my recent work.

Please come long :)

Vipoo’s studio

Sad news about Matthias Ostermann

Matthias Ostermann, died peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal on April 19th, 2009 following a battle with HIV-induced lymphoma.

Born in Germany (1951) to Lila Ostermann, they immigrated to Canada in 1953 and lived in Toronto during his formative years. Toronto potter Isolde Rest introduced him to pottery in his late teens, sparking a life-long passion and career in the ceramic arts. For the past 20 years he lived and worked in Montreal.

He had many colourful stories to tell, and told them all, and well, both in person and in pots. At the peak of his career he lectured and exhibited around the world. His pottery is held in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Royal Ontario Museum etc, as well as in many homes.

Matthias became known for his maiolica pottery and knowledge of the field. He wrote three well-received books and countless magazine articles about ceramics. His most recent exhibition ‘Boats of Passage’ was held in Toronto last December.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the charity of your choice or La Maison d'Hérelle, (514) 844-4874. http://www.maisondherelle.org/

www.matthiasostermann.com
Please note that photographs of Matthias Ostermann and his work are available at his web site.

Chiang Mai 3.5 months

I want to share with you my almost 4 months residency experience at Thai Celadon, Chiang mai, northern Thailand.

Please forgive me for my poor English written skill. If you see some funny words or funny grammar please do not hesitate to let me know.

Please visit www.vipoo.com or go directly to http://vipoo.com/chiangmai/thai_celadon.htm

Thai Celadon also open for artist resident proposal, please contact Thai Celadon directly at info@thaiceladononine.com

Hope you enjoy it.

Funny questions and answers about Australia.

Found it on the internet!

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I've never seen it rain on TV. How do your plants grow? (UK)

A: We import all of our plants fully grown and then sit around watching them die.

Q: My wife and I enjoy walking tours. How long will it take us to get from Perth to Sydney on foot? (Canada)

A: How long did it take you to do your last 4,000 kilometre walk? Bring a bottle of water.

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia? If so, can you send me a list of all of them in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay? (UK)

A: What did your last slave die of?

Q: What is the weather like in Vienna in May? (USA)

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y.

Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney, and is milk available year-round? (Germany)

A: No, we are a peaceful nation of vegan hunters and gatherers. Milk is illegal.

Q: Are the rattlesnakes in Melbourne deadly? Do you sell anti-venom at the grocery store? (USA)

A: Rattlesnakes live in A-mer-i-ca, which is where you come from. Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make great pets.

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? If so, when? (France)

A: Occasionally, and if so than during our Christmas annual leave.

Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go in Australia? (USA)

A: Yes, but you will have to learn it first.

A ray of hope within the ashes...