Potters of USA Part One

One of the four films in the Peeler Ceramic Art Film series on Potters. This is Part One of the Potters of the USA.
PART 1 INCLUDES:
Charles Lakofsky, William Wyman, Vivika and Otto Heino
color *16 minutes *

[@kristinamullen4066]

I never knew this film existed until my son found it.It looks like it was probably made in 1965-1967 range.William Wyman is my father.I was thrilled to see this and it was a very informative look at his methods.I was hoping there would also be footage of him throwing on the wheel.It was wonderful to hear his voice again and to remember his studio and the times I helped him there.Also nice for his 2 grandsons to see him working.Thank you for this.😘

[@fijijontsay]

i hope you still get to enjoy some of his art in your home! its quite ahead of its time

[@kristinamullen4066]

@@fijijontsay Yes, I do have several pieces in my home, mostly functional items It makes me cry when I watch this.

[@kiichitakeuchi]

It's interesting, William Wyman decided to create closed form 5:10 independently from Toshiko Takaezu

[@michaelgavin7621]

Love this. Reinvigorates the potter within.

[@LD-rp8kp]

amazing vintage footage of incredible artists, priceless stories and great to consider in terms of current developments in studio pottery and ceramics education. thanks for posting. i consider it a real find that i came across these fims. Thank you! Long live the potter out there creating.

[@janimyllymaki8477]

I'm so proud to say that Otto had finnish🇫🇮roots. His lifestory is amazing. He got safe two times from the falling aeroplane at the Second World War. Met Viveka on the street after war and the rest is history...

[@Lurker1979]

Love these old documentaries. Let the subject talk for its self instead of using with flashy graphics for the sake of bling and dressing.

[@susyward6978]

A very big thank you for sharing

[@kwodell8694]

two artists sharing one mind crafting art

[@chrisgerhart7259]

Absolute treasure find...the Heino's studio featured in the film was located in Hopkinton, NH if my research is correct, roughly 30 minutes from my own studio locale, tough not to be inspired by that incredible couple

[@ronshore6994]

There is a beautiful book on the work by these two legends in ceramics. Title is "The Art of Vivika and Otto Heino" and features their work and the legendary glazes that is a hallmark of their ceramics. Book is available at: www.fineartspress.com

[@TheRakuman]

Thanks for uploading Potters in the U.S. Parts 1 & 2! I have long wanted to see Vivika and Otto working with clay. I've admired their work for many years. When were these films produced? Mid to late 60's I'm guessing? Thanks again!

[@katerobinson3333]

TheRakuma

[@clsybear]

I studied under Otto

[@aliadawn]

Was that at Chouinard? Or after?

[@clsybear]

Ojai California

[@inheritedwheel2900]

​@@clsybear Wow! That's incredible. I grew up in Ojai. Otto was always a legendary figure. I never met him, but he inspired me to get into pottery, albeit I only began to learn after he passed.

[@scottnelson1961]

what's the deal with the villainous soundtrack? it makes it creepy

[@MeatyController]

Lol the music for the entire series is not good. The fake Asian music in the Potters of Japan is especially tacky and grating.

[@nedludd8633]

Music from a bad science fiction horror movie .Very poor and Very dated pottery from a time when there was work by the likes of Hamada ,Leach ,Cardew ,Voulkos ,Mackenzie etc