People often ask if I'm going to become a potter. Umm, no. This evening I was reading the latest Ceramics Monthly (from the wonderful subscription provided by my sis Hol) and came across this joke ad... I think it pretty much sums things up. MAYBE I SHOULD APPLY.
WANTED
Highly motivated individual with exceptional spatial and aesthetic sensibilities. Superlative motor skills, hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity required. Must have workable understanding of inorganic chemistry, as well as a willingness to experiment with the same. Thorough understanding of the cultural and sociological context of objects in daily human ritual preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate an emormous capacity for endless testing of raw materials and experimentation with form, while at the same time performing repetitive physcial tasks that require intense mental concentration. A high level of productivity and tolerance for long work days are musts. The ability to control and monitor fire and various other physical and chemical phenomena on a regular basis will be key. Must pay attention to small details and have the ability to contribute something to your culture that will last for thousands of years.
Compensation not necessarily commensurate with experience.
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