Manor Oaks Residency
Edith Garcia
Journal Entries
Manor Oaks Residency view January 21st
Entry #2 Manor Oaks Residency 2012
January 21, 2012
I had the pleasure of attending the induction for my residency last week, it was a whirl-wind action pack day of trains, transfers and tour of the facilities. Along with meetings to discuss the wonderful opportunities to showcase my work as well the possibility of working with the local community.
The Manor Oaks studio's are gorgeous and the spaces the artists have the privilege of being house in would make any London artists weep in jealousy. They were spacious and pristine. Had a lovely visit and meet some great artists. I am really looking forward to setting up my own work area in the upcoming weeks and start to get my hands dirty… I am so excited and can't wait!
Until next time…Keep in touch at www.nenadot.com! xxx
Manor Oaks Residency view January 13th
Entry #1 Manor Oaks Residency 2012
We welcome our new 2012 resident artist at Manor Oaks Studios: Edith Garcia.
Edith was selected in November 2011 by Yorkshire Artspace Ceramicists Miles Gavin and Susan Disley - both based at Manor Oaks Studios, Chief Executive at Green Estate Sue France and Yorkshire Artspace programme manager Mir Jansen.
Born in Los Angeles, Edith Garcia is a ceramic sculptor and researcher. She received her BFA, from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and MFA from the California College or Arts (and Crafts). Her work has been exhibited throughout North America, Mexico and Europe, and is included in the permanent Sculpture Garden of the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana and other public and private collections across the USA and UK. Her pieces have been featured in New Keramik, Ceramic Review, Ceramic Monthly, Time Out London, American Craft Magazine, Breaking the Mould, and Confrontational Ceramics.
Edith has recently completed her MPhil research into the human figure in sculpture at the Royal College of Art in London. And is the author of upcoming publication 'Ceramics and the Human Figure' published by A&C Black. More information on the artist can be found at www.nenadot.com.