Joyce Lee on tue 23 nov 99
Well, my dear young friend Elizabeth, you do step in it from time to
time, but at least you're out there interacting. This thread reminds me
of the one early on where I wondered in print why the self-described
"isolated" potters who couldn't get to workshops or classes and didn't
have decent libraries available...why they didn't just order the Hopper
and Jepson videotapes, both sets of which are excellent on many levels.
I did. Of course, the fact that the total expense would run around $600
plus didn't enter my mind as a problem. AND I was a lot older than you
when I dared to wonder this aloud on the List. You would be astounded at
the conditions under which some potters manage to pot... and create
beautiful work at that. We've had this thread before..... some potters
have their studios in apartment bathrooms; a good friend of mine has
hers at the end of her laundry room; one has hers in the foyer of her
apartment building, with approval of the super; at least one in her
kitchen (!). Doesn't make it right nor easy, but does make it so ... and
demonstrates that art will find a way. No, no tons of money here in the
desert, but I'm ancient and retired and can eke out a little extra for
self-indulgence here and there.
Joyce
In the Mojave also concerned about Toni's reference to "trailer park
Lulu." I know this is politically correct and accepted humor of the
times, but many potters live in mobile homes and gasp, yes, in trailer
parks, and are glad to be there. Others would be delighted to have such
a roof to call their own. Many trailer parks are lovely, homey,
welcoming places. Some are full of very expensive "homes." But even if
the conditions are less than the best, such remarks are cheap shots...
especially if the conditions are less than the best.
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