"The machine doesn't decide what the shape is going to be; a human being has to decide that...Just because you make it by hand doesn't make it good, or a work of art."
- Edith Heath
Blogging American Craft Magazine: Heath Ceramics
"The machine doesn't decide what the shape is going to be; a human being has to decide that...Just because you make it by hand doesn't make it good, or a work of art."
- Edith Heath
It retells the story of how Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic swooped up and rekindled the 60-plus year Heath Ceramics and most importantly, what we can look forward to in the coming years (hint: 2nd generation Chez Panisse dinnerware).
-shayna
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Heath ceramics are timeless... my parents purchased a complete set of tableware, along with some serving pieces, about 37 years ago and the design still looks fresh. We used those dishes every day... and even though a several pieces have chipped and/or been broken over the years, the remaining pieces are still in great shape!
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that top photo is lovely
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I'm glad to hear that everyone is responding to the story. I'm the creative director of
American Craft Magazine and wanted to give a shout out to the
Laurie Frankel, the photographer and Birte Walter, the stylist for bringing the simplicity and beauty of Heath Ceramics to life. It was such a fun photoshoot. Cathy and Robin allowed us to set up temporary photo studio in the factory.
Captions for the photos (top to bottom)
The top photo shows a hand-thrown cup by Edith Heath from the 1940s, left, rests comfortably next to a hand-worked experimental jigger cup from the 1960s.
Vintage casseroles from the 50s, no longer in production.
A mix of current production field ties and colors sit side-by-side with some of Heath's current productions oval tiles.
Roy McMakin collection. Available only through the Matthew Marks Gallery New York.
Counterclock-wise from top left: Pouring bowl, current production, design 1940s; salt shaker, current production, design 40s; Roy McMakin vase, design 90s; creamer, current production, design 80s; small teapot, current production, design 40s; studio mug, current production, design 40s; tea cup without handle, design 40s.
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