Linda Aldrich
Linda Aldrich Ceramics
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Artist Statement
Linda Aldrich is accomplished in a variety of media including drawing, painting printmaking and ceramic art. A native of Ohio, Linda attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. She began her art career as a stained-glass artist in New Jersey. Linda continued to paint and draw in her spare time showing her work in juried exhibitions. Her subjects include portraiture, landscapes as well as a unique detailed sgraffito technique on porcelain vessels. Aldrich exhibits painting and drawing as well as ceramic art in regional, national, and international juried exhibitions. As an active member of The New Jersey Potters Guild, she participates in numerous group shows. Although her work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions in which she has won several awards, Linda is also proud of her accomplishments as a teacher. Sharing her talents with high school students also adds vibrancy and energy to her work as a teacher and students learn from each other. The Craft Store and Gallery at Peter’s Valley in Layton, New Jersey, currently represents Linda Aldrich.
Studio Description
I currently work from my home studio.
What type of clay do you use?
I use a mid-fire porcelain clay and occasionally yixing clay.
What temperature do you fire to?
Generally, I fire to cone 5 in an electric kiln.
What is your primary forming method?
Wheel throwing as well as handbuilding.
What is your favorite surface treatment?
Black slip sgrafitto
What one word would you use to describe your work?
Intricate
What is your favorite thing about your studio?
Well, it's a little rough but private.
What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
Clay
What are your top three studio wishes?
Warmer and more water access
How do you save money on materials and supplies?
Recycling
How do you recharge creatively?
Walking and gardening
What challenges have you given yourself to overcome?
Developing more craftsmanship and marrying surface and form
What did your first piece look like?
High school pinch pot!
What area of skill do you most look to other artists to learn?
Form
Who is your ceramic art mentor and why?
Acoma and Mata Ortiz pottery for the use of positive and negative space and black-and-white surface decoration
Why do you create art?
Innate nature
Who is your favorite artist and what do you admire about that artist?
The pen-and-ink drawings of Vincent VanGogh
What is your best studio tip?
Ventilation
