Monday, May 16, 2011

My New Tile Trio


These three are now part of my collection from one of my favorite ceramic artist. I am slowly collecting these to make one large piece. With these I now have eight tiles. Here is a little biography on Kathleen Koltes from the Museum of New Mexico Foundation:

"The ceramic work of Kathleen Koltes is functional yet highly decorative. The processes that she uses on her stoneware clay include silkscreen, stamping, drawing and painting. Her recent works have been inspired by the portraits of Modigliani. A consistent theme in her work is derived from plant forms - the result of years as a professional gardener. Kathleen constantly looks for images to use on her ceramics. Ususally, the quirkier, the better! She has been a ceramic artist for 13 years and has lived in Santa Fe for the past 4 years. She has a BFA in Fiber Arts from St. Cloud University in Minnesota."
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30 comments:

  1. zaloetteMay 16, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Those are wonderful tiles! So nicely painted.

    Thanks for those pictures Randy.

    I wish you a very nice day,

    Antonio

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  2. Cezar and LéiaMay 16, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Such a talent artist there!These tiles are beuatiful, I'm happy for you!Wonderful collection!
    Léia

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  3. Regina KMay 16, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Those are absolutely fabulous and so unique. I can understand why you collect them.

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  4. KathyMay 16, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Very unique. How many more do you need?

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  5. KateMay 16, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I wonder if Kathleen Koltes is originally from MN since she went to Saint Cloud State. She is so talented that I'd like to claim her, too! You are so smart to start a collection of her work. Love your photo of it today!

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  6. Traveling HawkMay 16, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Very interesting artist. The tiles are nice, Randy.

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  7. beckyMay 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Wow, very cool. I love to see what people are doing with clay. Interesting that her BFA was in fiber arts- that's the thing w/ creativity... once you start, it can take you in so many different directions!! Hope you had a good, non-frustrating, successful day in the media lab. Some day you'll have to let us all know what exactly you are doing in there!
    Have a great start to the week!

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  8. TexWisGirlMay 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    those are neat. can't wait to see how you place them all together. :)

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  9. Luis GomezMay 16, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    These are great Randy!

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  10. SharonMay 16, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Randy, these are wonderful pieces. When you complete your group, you will have give us a peek. What a great idea!

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  11. Michael (Light-In-A-Box)May 16, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    A very neat collection you've got started already! I can imagine a lot of time is spent creating these master pieces! BTW, I hope you blow the dust off your Minolta X-700!

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  12. Leif HagenMay 16, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Step aside, please, I'd like a closer look! Ummmm, pottery!

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  13. EG CameraGirlMay 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Neat tiles. I can see why you like her work.

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  14. youth_in_asiaMay 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    These are beautiful. What are you planning to do with the larger work, just put them together? That would look great.

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  15. cieldequimperMay 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    The one in the middle looks like John Lennon by Modigliani! I just love the two outer ones, gorgeous.

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  16. MartyMay 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    beautiful tiles ! I love ceramic !
    you must have a nice collection !
    wish you a lovely week Randy

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  17. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    These are really great! What a fantastic mosaic you're about to make. Hope you'll show us one day. :-)

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  18. RedPatMay 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Interesting work! So painterly that I wonder if she uses some paints on them as well as glaze. Very nice.

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  19. JudyMay 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I too am looking forward to seeing the whole group when it is finished. These are truly unique!

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  20. CarolaMay 16, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Yes, wonderful. great collection.

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  21. BirdmanMay 16, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I like these too.

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  22. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Oh, very nice! I can't wait to see the rest of them.

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  23. OlgaMay 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Very interesting artist! I hope you'll show someday your ceramic collection.

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  24. T. BecqueMay 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Neat tiles and cool idea you have. I hope you show us when you're done!

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  25. MagpieMay 16, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    How unique! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece....what could it be?

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  26. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMay 17, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Fabulous and wonderful... love these! She combines multiple artistic talents in these beautiful tiles... great collection so far!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  27. VPMay 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Ceramic is not easy and these are interesting pieces,

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  28. DawnMay 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Creative. Very talented person (people)....Nice collection!

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  29. LynetteMay 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    You're a lucky guy to have this collection. Wow!

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  30. AllisonMay 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Interesting art! But all the faces would creep me out eventually, I think. ;)

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