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Spinks Ball Clay Mine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1650652852060-AZ4B3XWVFK7GVNWU2EXS/paris_ccball.png research - c & c ball - Paris, Tennessee H. C. Spinks Ball Clay Refinery https://www.nicollehamm.com/research/bentonite monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1650151838519-TYYN52RIFCAIVVCFELHC/Screenshot+%287%29.png research - bentonite - Lovell, Wyoming American Colloid Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1650647977341-X76KGLD4OQH0V9DFCISX/Screenshot%2B%25288%2529.jpg research - bentonite - Gurulmundi, Australia American Colloid Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1650647932373-FMR8XNU4RLZHLUEAOL64/Screenshot%252B%2525289%252529.jpg research - bentonite - American Colloid Pits Mine, Wyoming Location not specifically disclosed by American Colloid Co. https://www.nicollehamm.com/research/how-to-start monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/f65befc9-c5e7-47d5-a37e-871107901dd7/Screen+Shot+2022-08-29+at+3.36.31+PM.png research - how to start - Make it stand out After digging around for a bit on their website, I located a “Plant Contact Directory” which outlined each plant location. Googling and Google mapping eventually led me to identify which plants were mines and which were refineries/packing plants. In the vast majority, American clay mines use the open pit mining method, which means the mines are very obvious from satellite photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/6338ec4c-d8eb-4608-bd21-2ae271ead6aa/Screen+Shot+2022-08-29+at+3.38.36+PM.png research - how to start - Make it stand out In the case of The American Colloid Company bentonite mines, they disclose the fact that they have plants all over the world, but much of their bentonite comes from Wyoming. They give the locations for one mine in Wyoming, however, a Google Maps search comes up with a second undisclosed mine in Wyoming, credited to the company “American Colloid” as opposed to “The American Colloid Company.” **Keep in mind that this is a parent company. The mines listed in their plant directory could be administrative offices, refineries, or mines for other materials. Ensure that the mines you are looking at are actually mines, and that they are mining the correct material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/85781886-48d9-44fb-b49e-38c4f080637b/Screen+Shot+2022-08-29+at+3.42.25+PM.png research - how to start - Make it stand out Consulting the EPA’s AP-42 CH 11.25: Clay Processing document gave me the information I was looking for regarding the process of bentonite mining and refining. https://www.nicollehamm.com/work daily 0.75 2021-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1624580804603-W1W37LAHINU61F4U07NC/_MG_8552.jpg work - soda and glaze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1624578749227-THNJPT5138USPJVQQF45/_MG_8660.jpg work - woodfire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1624588302344-6YMKUX4VVGIL0M7VG9JM/hamm_weber_3.jpg work - collaboration https://www.nicollehamm.com/about daily 0.75 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d4fff106ce3c53e1fbae81/1632423302988-XFOYH8J0KSFHMBUD38LJ/_MG_9102_3.JPG about artist statement My relationship with clay has always been intertwined with the body. From the anthropomorphized language surrounding pottery to the physical demands of wood firing, the vessel reflects not only function, but the essence of the human form. The body serves as a repository for our experiences, emotions, and cultural heritage. It embodies our identity, transcending mere geography to become our vessel of existence. As I've transitioned into my late twenties, the profound impact of decay and aging has become increasingly apparent. Through familial and personal experiences of loss and tragedy, a palpable anger has emerged, stemming from the relentless passage of time. In the kiln, flames and ash etch memories into clay, bearing witness to labor and capturing the essence of transformation. The energy evoked parallels the intensity of anger, driving change and unpredictable metamorphosis in the methodical chaos of wood firing. cv about Nicolle Hamm was born and raised in Mead, Washington, and lives and works in Missoula, Montana. She earned her BFA in Ceramics from the University of Montana with a minor in Art History/Criticism and is pursuing a graduate certificate in Museum Studies. 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