Raku Vessels

Over the years, my work has been transformed. Initially, my science background led me to believe that all in nature could be broken down into the simplest of components. Pottery, broken down, was a combination of earth and fire, nothing more. My work tried to convey that basic idea, using simple shapes, applying few colors. However, I soon realized that nothing man touches can remain simple. Even the most minimal of pieces invoked profound involved statements which often overshadowed the original idea of the piece. Recently I have begun to focus my attention on this strange aspect of man. I have stretched and twisted the idea of the vessel, hoping to invoke a search for the simple line of a familiar form. Colors have become complicated, so subtleties become a rare find.

Philadelphia Craft Market
February 13th-16th, 2009

Surprises
Houston, TX

American Crafts by Robbie Dean
Ithaca, NY

Underbrush Gallery
Fargo, ND

Petroff Gallery
Toronto, Canada

Peter Grants
Indianapolis, IN

Stewart’s Village Gallery
Waxhaw, NC

Harmony Ridge Gallery
Lewisburg, WV

Topeo Gallery
New Hope, PA

Gregory’s
Salado, TX

LoPressionism Gallery
Melbourne, FL

An American Craftsman
Slate Hill NY