Charles Moses Brown was a prolific potter and artist born in Mayport, FL in 1904. He moved with his family to Mandarin when he was just three years old, where he remained for the rest of his life. Brown's artistic journey began with a passion for painting landscapes and still lifes, but he discovered his [...]
The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a prestigious private art school located in Kansas City, Missouri that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and Higher Learning Commission, KCAI has a faculty of around 75 members and an enrollment of approximately 700 [...]
As I stepped into the Taoxichuan Ghost Market in early 2017, I was immediately entranced by the air of mystery and excitement that surrounded me. The market, which had originated from the legendary Ghost Market, had been carefully preserved to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind experience. As I wandered through the market, I couldn't help but [...]
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA Jacksonville) is a contemporary art museum located in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1924 as the Jacksonville Fine Arts Society, making it the first organization in Jacksonville devoted to the visual arts. The museum acquired its permanent home, the historic Western Union Telegraph Building, in late 1999 [...]
Rochefort Mabry Lauren Mabry and Brian Rochefort are two prominent ceramic artists whose works have gained recognition and acclaim in the contemporary art world. Although they have distinct styles and techniques, there are some parallels and similarities that can be drawn between their works. Both Mabry and Rochefort are known for their experimental and innovative [...]
Frances Maude Senska (March 9, 1914 – December 25, 2009), known as the "grandmother of ceramics in Montana," was an art professor and ceramic artist who taught at Montana State University from 1946 to 1973. Born in Batanga, Cameroon, to Presbyterian missionary parents, Senska came to America in 1929 and earned a Bachelor of Arts [...]
Peter Voulkos was a renowned American ceramist who played a significant role in revolutionizing the field of ceramics. Born to Greek immigrant parents in 1924, he grew up in the United States and served as an airplane gunner in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he attended Montana State College, where he [...]
In the world of domestic maintenance and artistic expression, few activities are as seemingly different as putting a belt on a Kirby vacuum cleaner and crafting an intricate ceramic sculpture. One is a utilitarian task that requires precision and attention to detail, while the other is a creative endeavor that allows for experimentation and spontaneity. [...]
Part 2 So I really got into the dinosaurs... This is a continuation of my time in Shangyu, China, at the Shangyu International Celadon Center and this is how I made the works you see below: Everybody smoked in China and there were ashtrays everywhere, especially in restaurants which was where I went to gather [...]
I know they thought I was crazy... Through my exploration of ceramic art, I have found inspiration in the theme of extinction. I had the incredible opportunity while in Shangyu, to collaborate with the pottery gurus at the Celadon Center. Their large porcelain platters were masterfully wheelthrown, but lacked a concept that spoke to me. [...]