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Show Lifestyles WASATCH _ PAGE 19 COUNTY COURIER JuLy 7, 1999 HAACKE love wrestling until he got hurt and realized that he just wasn’t very good. He loves to fish, he loves to act, and he dreams of becoming a successful potter some day. But what sets Haacke apart from other teens is his drive and determination. Haacke wants to teach, therefore he has started teaching people how to create their own pieces. Haacke wants to support himself with his art, therefore he’s turning most of the money he makes from his pottery into more clay and materials. Haacke wants his work to be noticed, so he’s going out and making a name for oe one small town at a time. Dusk settles in and Haacke declares himself done for the evening, having turned out three new pots and a mug, all of which need to dry _ and then be fired and glazed and fired again. He’s waiting not so patiently for the batch in the kiln to be done, but that won’t happen for another five or so hours, so Haacke decides he’!l probably have to wait until morning to glaze. Haacke doesn’t know exactly inere his pots and mugs and jars will Mugs aren’t all Haacke makes. His repertoire also includes bowls, tea kettles, syrup jugs and miscellaneous wares like lotion dispensers and the occasional plate. Soon he’d like to turn out a fountain. But one of Haacke’s favorite things he makes right now is money, while doing | something he loves. Haacke’s been selling his pottery for some time. One of his first ventures was with the mother of a friend. She madej jams and honey; Haacke made the jugs that held them. The business venture ended when she moved out of state. “I’ve gotta’ find another bee keeper,” says Haacke, removing the now-formed mug from the wheel and placing it on a tray to dry. He throws another ball of clay on the wheel, this time forming a bowl. From there, Haacke began selling his ceramic-ware at school and taking special orders from students and teachers. Now that school’s out, Haacke is selling his pots and mugs at two local galleries, Art from the Earth and Edelweiss Gallery and is hoping to enter more art shows. He recently received two ribbons at the Kimball Art Center’s Young Artist competition and got an offer from a Park City gallery. And while he was too late to get a booth at Swiss Days, and too unknown to get a spot at Park City’s Art F estival, Haacke is work- take him, but he does know where he wants to go. Right now, he’s saving any extra money he makes for his mission and for college, either at Ricks, Utah State or Southern Utah. From there, Haacke wants to teach ceramics at the college level, and continue with his art and make a living from the start he’s spinning now. | tT) ART “months an artist. Livingston scraped her money earn a living off of art, especially after stints building ski-poles and removing staples from public places in Park City. But while Livingston herself does have a few pieces in Art from the Earth (she embrace the gallery “Location Livingston custom-paints furniture), the gallery really pays no homage to her. Instead, Art _ from the Earth caters to the local artist and art-afficionado. Livingston’s is has been important,” hers popping up in places may soon want to vacation. thing I always wish I could with me from a favorite travel is a piece of local original art- “Yellowoe by BYU art student Sean Diediker ine Unfortunately, the reality of high rent _ prevented direct competition with Park _ City’s higher profile galleries and ulti- what is the one thing that I never afford on my limited piece of local original artsays. At the same time, area Liliana Vercelloti, Shosho Zipprich, Williams and Haacke, four mately brought Livingston to Heber to local artists, all dealing in different medi- find out more about a little craft mall in town. One thing led to another and ums, all currently being displayed at Art for the Earth, are working to make sure instead of renting a small spot in the craft the hidden community. of artisans is rapidly from the I 1 | $2.47 Watering Can wiched between 100 South, sand- Hearth and Ortho Roundup $3. 69 24-0z. Ready to use. One shot kills weeds ene grasses, roots and all! 3/8” Power Drill ~"$29.99 | Master Mechanic, variable speed, reversing. 1 - 1200 rpm. Incl. chuck key and holder. Earth Art from the Earth is located in Heber ~ is learning two of Art Old Town Village on gallery. | : Does being in a slightly eclectic, semi-rural community negatively effect One, Heber’s somewhat concept becomes a fully-homegrown success. furniture, ened | on to have her own Livingston 8.99 y | work. And can almost budget? A work,” she artists like couldn’ t afford it. I wanted to go headto-head with the big guys-and offer business? — $7.97 2-Gallon, translucent green with water level indicators. her one-woman. business, “but I things quickly. JULY BARGAINS! With powder coated steel frame and carrying bag. prospective new artists and running Livingston 5:30 p.m. 7:30 9:30 G, 1:28 min. Folding Chair mecca of Park City, its time is slow- mall to sell her hand-painted _ 124” Super Bulldozer, resin block with poly fibers. Steel handle & connector. _ ly starting to come. “I originally wanted to be in Park City,” says Livingston from behind the counter of her gallery, where she spends most of her days affordable unknowns.” 9:10 om Quickie Push Bro tourist to Tarzan a | leries like where she “The one take home experience average-Joe- talking 4:45 700. ~PG-13, 1:47 min. © says And while Heber customers, 2:30 p.m. Reel 2 of her decision to keep the tourist a great work of art to take directing Wild, Wild West opened, | Livingston hopes to find more gal- lection of coffee mugs, bowls and vases might not be the booming | gallery in Heber’s old train depot, “but if — are not only eye-catching and functional, but to the tourist or the occasional Snake Creek diner who strolls in after dinner, Haacke’s creations represent a one-of-akind ey ees art from Heber. 3 That was one of liven: S home with him. Reel 1 In the three word gets out that a good gallery features. quality artwork at half the price of other galleries, I think art-appreciators are willing to make the trip to an off-thebeaten track location.” Artwork like Wasatch High School student Austin Haacke’s pottery, another of the gallery’s big sellers. Haacke’s col- to give to artists from UVSC, BYU and around Utah have offered their work for sale in Art from the Earth. And two, art shoppers in the Heber Valley are willing to make the trek to get what they want. together to pursue a life-long dream-to intentions, out efforts at Art from the Earth. She’s Soil and Snake Creek Grill, and is open every day except Sunday and Tuesday, from 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 424 N. Main Heber City, Utah * 654-3661 Mon. - Sat. © 8:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. a She’s a human. TT mT ann MT coming Continued from page 17 businesswoman. pe ice cream stores and he works on the farm with his dad during the day. He used to” turns into'a bowl. ae TT Haacke prefers to decide what the piece will be before the lump of clay lands on _ the wheel. Usually a mug is a mug, but sometimes the product changes shape and ing with an artist friend of the family to hopefully have a presence at both shows. But while his art is anything but juvenile, Haacke is still a kid. He’s held jobs in 11] Continued from page 12 |
