Ken McCollum
New Concord, Ohio

Email: ken.mccollum1954@gmail.com

Website: www.kenmccollumceramicart.com

Artist Statement
New work for "Ceramics rakes over Wheeling" Exhibition at 2265 Market Gallery, Wheeling WV. New piece for the 2nd National Ceramic Juried Exhibition at The Stifel Fine Arts, Wheeling

Studio Description
Converted pole barn with the 2nd floor for shelving of work and 1st floor for fabrication and firing

What type of clay do you use?
Currently 04 earthenware

What temperature do you fire to?
Cone 04 to 05

What is your primary forming method?
Coiling

What is your favorite surface treatment?
Underglaze dot patterns

What one word would you use to describe your work?
Colorful

What is your favorite thing about your studio?
Warm

What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
My worktable

What are your top three studio wishes?
Purchase a pugmill

How do you save money on materials and supplies?
I have a system that eliminates waste

How do you recharge creatively?
Reading all the Ceramic Arts Network publications

Do you have any DIY tips for studio efficiency?
Take one day to do anything other than clay work

What challenges have you given yourself to overcome?
Getting older is a challenge

What did your first piece look like?
Heavy form with red-iron oxide wash

What ceramic superpower would you have and why?
To be a better presenter when asked.

Who is your ceramic art mentor and why?
Donna Nicholas and Steve Kemmenefy

What is on your studio playlist?
NPR

Why do you create art?
It is all I want to do after teaching for 30 years

What is your best studio tip?
Clean up the shop.

If you could change one property of clay, what would it be?
Easier to wedge

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