i packed my bags and headed north to taiwan. the event was a Southeast asian exhibition sponsored by Yingge Ceramics Museum. Thanks to the whole Yingge staff for their hospitality and attention during our stay, for we felt at home surrounded by the Taiwanese culture.. this cultural exchange is essential for the future of our craft. thank you thank you thank you!

by Jason Lim, Singapore

by Thai artist

by krisaya luenganantakul

by thai artist dusadee rukmanee

by Thai artist vipoo srivilasa

by singaporean artist swee tuan pang

by Jon Pettyjohn, philippines

by hadrian mendoza, philippines

ika burhan of indonesia, during her demo

bathma kaew-ngok of thailand

jon pettyjohn on the potters wheel

dusadee making his \"little buddah\"

vipoo and his monsters workshop

with all the artists in Yingge

all the southeast asian potters. lined up at Intramuros San Agustin Church, the only church in that city to survive WWII

and johan, taking so many pix. thanks for the tour johan!!!

kim and i, with kontra gapi, lead by edru abraham. astig sya!

"dome pot III" by hadrian mendoza

sir Edru of Kontra Gapi

the one and only living legend. nathan azarcon

gamelan southeast asian orchestra set up..

the drama of Rachy Cuna. lan of vietnam told me it has an aura of a buddah..

guest of honor Janet Mansfield, straight from Geneva.. thanks so much for your support of SEA potter Janet

in the front of the museum

with Pheom!! thanks again, Ira C for the skillzzz.. and Allrock for the presence. and all the musicians especially the orig kapatid crew..

kim and our dear friend vipoo srivilasa of thailand and australia. great artist, great demo, good friend

janet on the wheel. longevity is the key

at the workshop with Dr Hsu and Ahadiat Joedwinata

Janet and Filipina Lippi

set up and ready to go.

at Ugu Bigyan's place in Tiaong..

the first Ring of Fire meeting, the dawn of a new era. to the southeast asian potters.. to the future

see ya...

carabao 2009

she sells sea shells. 2009

Announcement!!!





The ring of fire, the 1st southeast asian festival will take place at Ayala Museum on September 21st, followed by a workshop/demonstration on the 22nd and 23rd. here are some details:

Sept 21, 2009- Ring of Fire exhibition opening at Ayala Museum main lobby at 6pm.

this exhibit of 64 ceramic works created by 28 southeast asian potters. countries represented are cambodia, malaysia, singapore, philippines, laos, thailand, indonesia, and vietnam. Janet Mansfield of Australia will be the guest of honor for this event.

Sept 22 and 23- Workshop / Demonstration at Ayala Museum conference room, 9am-5pm

-this event will consist of 20 minute intervals of lectures of foreign and local potters, as well as demonstrations of techniques using clay.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLS EMAIL: hadrianmendoza@yahoo.com

peace

was a great show, with good fun!!! photos by Joey DeCastro...

with living legend Mr. Azarcon

guests of honor Bamboo and Pheom

the original..

"noypi" unplugged...

with ira and pheom

with the one and only!!!

banaue jamming with mark

May 12, at 6pm! live ceramic guitar by myself... hehehhehe. ya gotta check it out.. friends and family, i will see you there!!! for more info click the pix

Izukan Gallery
Jan 18- Feb 18, 2008
opening is on Jan 18 at 5pm
"recent works"
unit 2101 corporate center
141 valero st
salcedo village, makati
check out my latest exhibition, for more info: 752-5696

nov. 29, 2006.. this year i was asked to exhibit with budjis gallery again.. nice feeling exhibiting there 2 years in a row. this time around im with painter carlo magno.

so its another day at work, but a far more relaxed one. we did a workshop at pinto gallery for Dr. Cuanang. finally, a day with my family at the grounds of Pinto...

with the tall bamboos of Dr. C

papa's girl

chinese painter creates mirror image with left and right hands. amazing!

"reunion" took place nov. 16 at Artspace. "balance" by Rachy Cuna, and "form" by me. tito rachy's works were a kamagong base, with steel sheets cut into figures balancing crystal stones. there were different sizes and colors. this work shows how versatile an artist he is. as for me, still doing the same thing. pushing the clay to its limits with simple forms and lively glaze drips. "chain vase" was exhibited for the first time, a piece i made in 1997. "a piece of this..." was exhibited for the first time in its correct placement of pieces. a complete pie... it was a good night with friends, family, and even goldfish. take a look at the pix!

upcoming exhibits:

Hadrian Mendoza and Rachy Cuna
Reunion: balance and form
nov. 16, 2006 at 6pm
Artspace Glorietta 4 level 4
makati city

Solo exhibit at Budjis gallery
nov. 29, 2006 at 7pm
235 N. Garcia st. bel air, makati

thanks to all who were able to attend.. hope everyone had fun.... the surprise was not a surprise after all

rambutan in pinatubo ash. ganda!!!!

shoes on rambutan

kims plant

my plant

joey, al, popi

al, peppon, rescy, ging

mama and tita betts

cactus

last weekend sigrid (potter from sagada) came over to visit the potters from this area. we took her on a tour from jons house to mine, to jaime, to ugu, and ended at pablo's farm...
we start off at the studio of the great jaime de guzman, located in quezon province...

with Jaime de Guzman, one of the founders of Philippine pottery

Jaime's studio, "Banahaw Pottery" in Quezon Province

catenary arch kiln

oil drip system with forced air blower

upstairs in jaime's studio

then we move on to ugu bigyan's studio in tiaong province...

in Tiaong at Ugu Bigyan's workshop/restaurant

kim and ugu

attaching handles made of wood

abaca weaving

raffy on the wheel

slabbing

kim and sigrid

raffy: an apprentice of ugu, jon, and jaime

and finally, pablo capati's farm in lipa, batangas...

pablo and his anagama kiln

turkeys

snoopy

sculptures by unknown antipolo artist

kneading clay

"drips", reflects my ongoing research on the versatile ash glaze. the thickness of the application is very critical. one extra second in the glaze can spell disaster. perfecting the ash glaze and its dripping effects will take me a lifetime to master. ashes are used from pine and ipil wood ash, and from Mt. Pinatubo volcanic ash. This exhibit serves as a warm up for my November exhibition with floral designer Rachy Cuna...


















additional pix taken by the great joey de castro:

with Dr. Cuanang

bulol

facet bamboo close up

bamboo

slab by pablo capati

tikbalang

chess set

an interesting exhibit which my works were placed within budji's furniture. the pieces are then viewed in their right element, the home. its nice to see the pots blend in with the furniture. its very easy to lose track of where the pots are, because they are seen as a part of the whole setting...

this exhibit was the best so far.. also a humbling experience making me realize what is out there that i still need to explore. these works are a cumulation of a years worth of experimenting with philippine clay and ash glazes. my family was there for support, friends came in from differen't states, relatives popped their head in, and walk-ins walked in. it was an honor to have josie natori cut the ribbon and start the exhibition...














we stayed there and manned the show for 2 weeks and got familiar with the city. i donated the "manunggul" to the Philippine Center, which now finds it home in the Consul General's office. i'd like to thank all those who have helped with this production and setting up, you all know who you are and theres so many of you.. all those with whome i got a chance to talk to and know better.. those who promoted the exhibit.. and all those who have my pieces now, for i know they have found a good home.. i'll see you all again December 3, 2007....

well, kim's first solo exhibit was a success.. i think the next one will be better, for we discovered a new technique of firing the beautiful fan pot. wait till her next show.. thanks to family and friends who showed their support!

"platter" - "box" - "fan pot"

"lovers"

"pitcher set"

"bowls" - "square plates"

"tea bowls" - "fan pot"

"bowls"

"bowls"

"bowls"

"fan pot"

"tea set" - "lidded jars" - "bowl"

kim with rescy

with family

with friends

The 2005 Macsabal Woodfire Festival was an interesting and fulfilling event. Over 10 countries were represented featuring over 30 potters of different technical skills. We shared ideas, gave advice, criticized, and complemented one another. I have learned how it is important to respect other cultures, just as it is to have faith in your own. I have realized how much i love my culture, and embrace the way of the Filipino. Pottery, like life, promotes growth.. 2005 macsabal was a reminder of how small i am in the world of ceramics; and also taught me that no matter how small you are, you play a major piece of the whole... come and take a journey with me and experience the earth, clay, fire, pots, people, animals, dance, bulol, smoke, mask, fish, bowls, smoke, maucaley, friends, and life...

wooden poles at the entrance of worksite

Korean potter Park

my good friend Cristos Tsimbourlas from Greece, working on his fish sculpture

Greek Warrior fired with a combination of Gas, Wood, and Salt

works by Mendoza, in Joryung Folk Art Village exhibition

sculpture by Korean potter Park, kyu yan

Kim yongmoon playing flute at openning ceremony.. flute made in the philippines

coil built pot of great wall of china, made by chinese potter

Mr. Shin drinking green tea maucaley

offerings before we start the kiln

mugs made by me

bulol

making large bowl

inspired by the following painting

korean oil painting

mendoza

large tea bowl in joryung museum

peggy, park, vilma, museum curator, and myself

stoking the third chamber on the third and final day in naborigama kiln

peggy bjerkan the mask woman, christos, and me

karaoke star Mr. Park aka "Frog Daddy"

firebox

heavy reduction under the moon

large bowl decoration

www.maskwoman.com

one of my new friends

skilled Korean potter, mr. Park

Korean traditional dance by Ji-Hye

bronze sculpture

slab porcelain box

vilma de argentina

pot head by vilma

drinking argentinian tea (matte??)

praying mantis on slab

karaoke starring peggy bjerkan, featuring park and yongmoon... hehehee

celebrate

beautiful rice fields grace the Korean landscape

yong moon and park

macsabal- traditional korean bowl with many uses ie maucaley, soju, rice, and water

unloading woodkiln

more works...