Zhu Ohmu On Sculptural Ceramics
Working under the pseudonym Zhu Ohmu, Melbourne ceramicist Rose Wei makes striking organic decorative vessels. Zhu makes the most incredible and almost visceral pieces of ceramic and all done with no formal training. During our chat we dive into how the lack of formal training has actually been a key asset to what she has accomplished. We hear Zhu's thoughts on having a mindset of play and experimentation and how having an openness to failure creates new opportunities and chances for innovation. We dig into getting past a creative block and some fantastic and practical advice that Zhu shares on the topic. We of course hear the ins and outs of her process including some unique ways of getting in the creative zone, doing photoshoots remotely over zoom and an OnProcess first for what she listens to while she works. Introducing: Zhu Ohmu On Sculptural Ceramics Zhu Ohmu zhuohmu.com Links Plantsukuroi Symmetrical Faces Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthburt Quotes "I entered ceramics from a mindset of play and experimentation." "Ceramics had that intimacy of touch that just felt so right to me." "[Ceramics] is the most direct and simple method for interacting with a physical material, pressure is applied and the clay responds." "If I had gone to a ceramics course and asked the teacher that I want to make the pots that I make today, the teacher would say no, that's not possible." "Art is life and life is art" - Original Theme Music by Devin Luke - devinlukemusic.com Stay In Touch onprocess.com @onprocesspodcast If this episode helped you in any way, we would love your support. The best way to support us is by Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a review. Thanks for listening.