tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post6586030559569366267..comments2024-03-22T17:41:17.625+13:00Comments on Peter's Pottery: Manu Berry and Peter Gregory Exhibition OpeningPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-21850693890252728802011-03-13T21:19:46.554+13:002011-03-13T21:19:46.554+13:00Hi Bob,
Really good to hear from you, I have been...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Really good to hear from you, I have been wondering how things are for you, and it is nice to be in touch.<br /><br />Regarding Nelson, sadly I have not yet taken work there. It would seem like a very logical step to find a gallery in Nelson, as it has such a reputation for its pottery... maybe something I should aim to do soon..., especially as earthquake shaken Christchurch seems to be rather out of loop now as far as showing work goes. <br /><br />The blog is still ticking over... I was thinking that I need to make it more interesting though. I have recently taken a few photos out and about, and I think that they will make a nice change for people! <br /><br />Hope you have a good break in Nelson, and you are able to return to Auckland full of ideas and enthusiasm. <br /><br />Best Wishes, PPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-60909434064191396352011-03-13T11:19:46.878+13:002011-03-13T11:19:46.878+13:00Hi Peter
I see you are having fun, it all looks so...Hi Peter<br />I see you are having fun, it all looks so very good and as if you are going somewhere, I am going to be in Nelson next week and wonder if you have some of your work there and where do I find it.<br />I have been playing with a new set of pattens in wood but the learning curve is not smooth and now its just about time to put it aside till I return after my break away there may have to be some changes to the thinking,<br />Its good to see your blog keeps going strong.<br />Regards Bobsrgbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679148977913262353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-24921543337874664532011-03-11T14:15:29.926+13:002011-03-11T14:15:29.926+13:00Hi Armelle,
I was amused by your "peace and l...Hi Armelle,<br />I was amused by your "peace and love generation", because I did try out the video with other music when I was putting it together, including Donovan singing "Mellow Yellow"... now that one really did sound psychedelic! <br /><br />The pink vase was a colour that I hoped for. I had done one small test in an earlier firing which came out that colour, and I was very pleased to have been able to have achieved that colour again.<br /><br />Hi Linda,<br />That's nice! I know what you mean about the "stars and other galaxies". I like to look at the colours and shapes of the crystals and to dream a little.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-44473483072636234532011-03-11T10:59:45.364+13:002011-03-11T10:59:45.364+13:00What a great show Peter, the refires look great. a...What a great show Peter, the refires look great. as I am looking at the pieces I am seeing stars and other galaxies in the surfaces, great work.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-50407682029384101742011-03-09T05:31:13.069+13:002011-03-09T05:31:13.069+13:00Nice video Peter, quite psychedelic, I reminds me ...Nice video Peter, quite psychedelic, I reminds me the peace and love generation !!!<br />Happy to see you at your exhibition, with Manu Berry.<br />The pink vase is lovely, did you expect this pink ? I really love this shape. The one with "bird's egg" is amazing. Take a look to your mail-box.<br />Wish you good sales :-)<br />Salut à Laura, Ginger and NSArmellehttp://blanc.bleu.over-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-64337742823579346572011-03-08T18:21:20.750+13:002011-03-08T18:21:20.750+13:00Hello Dad,
Nice to hear from you. The reduction f...Hello Dad,<br />Nice to hear from you. The reduction firing was a risk, as the first stage of the pot looked nice, but I thought it was a risk taking having seen the transformation of a tester that I did in an earlier firing. Glad you liked Donovan, I was most taken with the way that he sang that song.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-28182368086304577682011-03-08T10:03:27.251+13:002011-03-08T10:03:27.251+13:00What a wonderful transformation the reduction firi...What a wonderful transformation the reduction firing made: from something good to something SUPERB!<br />Well done both of you!<br />Clever you - the way you've fitted Donovan's music to the slideshow is SOooo nice!<br />Let's hope th ODT reviewer also takes a child-like delight in what you and Manu have achieved, and oozes enthusiasm all over Thursday's Arts page.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599748918850854200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-33186461938119861202011-03-08T05:29:27.271+13:002011-03-08T05:29:27.271+13:00Hello Angie,
Lovely to hear from you. Glad that yo...Hello Angie,<br />Lovely to hear from you. Glad that you enjoyed the video. As regards to Donovan,not sure when he sang that, but he looked incredibly young. He was singing sitting crosslegged on a mat, playing a guitar that had great wobbly lengths of string projecting above the neck of the instrument. There was a small and youthful looking audience listening to him. How colourful people were back then, and I envy them for the amount of hair they were able to grow!! I was moved and impressed by his singing, it takes a real talent to be able to sing something simple like that without the backing of other musicians or it being remastered in a studio. I found a video of him on the net, and I managed to extract the music from it. I had to extend it a little by grafting some of the beginning bit onto the end so that it would play the length of my slideshow. (I'll probably be locked up for a long time for doing that, but it is nice to be able to share something from this talented musician... and maybe some of you will rush out and buy a recording if any are still available.)<br /><br />Hello Pat,<br />I am looking forward to your arrival with a broom... I will prepare a flat area for you to land on safely, or do you prefer to slide down chimneys like Father Christmas?! Glad you enjoyed the video, pots and the crystals. I still get a childlike delight out of some of the crystals that form.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-65991014454033081682011-03-08T03:39:11.527+13:002011-03-08T03:39:11.527+13:00Your pots are gorgeous, the video delightful. Some...Your pots are gorgeous, the video delightful. Some of those crystal close-ups made me catch my breath! I'm so glad the exhibition opening went well. I wish I could hop on my broom and be there to see it for myself.Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-23737486061734671242011-03-07T22:00:14.334+13:002011-03-07T22:00:14.334+13:00I am so glad it all came together in the end ...I ...I am so glad it all came together in the end ...I hope sales pick up but it will all have been a great experience.<br />I love the close ups ...again such wonderful paterns on your pots ... the video is brilliant and I love the choice of music. I had forgotten how much I adored Donavan way back when. I am sure that was not the original recording ...it seemed a more mature performance ...probably wrong though lol <br />Good Luch with the rest of the Exibition xxAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.com