{"title":"Jane Perryman","description":"\u003cp\u003eJane Perryman's works invite readers into the heart of artistic expression and cultural insight, blending personal narrative with broader explorations of creativity. Her writing often reflects a deep engagement with craft, tradition, and the tactile nature of making, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003eSmoke Firing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of arts and cultural studies, Perryman’s books offer thoughtful reflections that bridge the practical and the poetic. Her approach enriches the reader’s understanding of how art shapes and is shaped by human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smoke-firing-by-jane-perryman-9781789940794","title":"Smoke Firing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential guide to the smoke firing method with highlights from international artists' work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmoke firing is an ancient technique, used both to fire raw clay into durable ceramic and also to decorate it with smoke designs. Its technological simplicity not only lends itself to endless interpretations but encourages artistic creativity through improvisation and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoke Firing\u003c\/em\u003e is a thorough survey of the varied work and approaches of contemporary artists today, showing recent innovative developments. By investigating the ideas of selected ceramicists, Jane Perryman reveals the meanings and inspiration behind their work. Clear and colourful images demonstrate the various processes used, showing sequences of artists in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers smoke firing using bonfires, various containers, earth pits, saggars, and kilns, with a chapter on how smoke firing can be used as an educational tool in groups and workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic illustrations feature the work of the 29 artists represented, from 17 different countries, making it a truly international focus on smoke firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598290862316,"sku":"9781789940794","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a048b6768429d0b0507c7f0675754583.jpg?v=1778026422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jane-perryman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}