Wednesday 15 February 2012

Emmanuel Cooper

Emmanuel Cooper, ceramicist, died

Opened the Ceramic Review and found that Emmanuel Cooper had died on 21 January. He taught on the ceramics course at Middlesex University when I was there. He was a memorable character with his white handlebar moustache and clogs, and his writings on eroticism in art. I am interested in his work because of its excitingly textured glazes and deceptively simple forms. His prominence in books on ceramics and glazes says everything about his importance in the field.

4 comments:

Jake said...

Sad to hear it - I never met him, but seems like everyone else I know did.

Harriet said...

Considering I didn't know him more than passing in the hall I was saddened to hear it!!

Harry said...

What news of Bails?

Harriet said...

Hey Harry! Bails has been cycling a lot. Her back is better.