Lise Prown
Peekskill, New York
Website
www.rationalpottery.com
Email
liseprown@mac.com
Instagram
@rationalpottery
Artist Statement
My colorful utilitarian work references mid-century modern shapes and other cultural pattern traditions. I use stenciling, colored slips and printing techniques to create thrown and draped forms.
Studio Description
My studio is a private space in a shared pottery studio in the Hudson Valley.
What type of clay do you use?
Various mid-range and high fire clays
Various mid-range and high fire clays
What temperature do you fire to?
Usually cone 6
What is your primary forming method?
Throwing and draping
What is your favorite surface treatment?
Printing
Do you make any of your own tools?
Yes, my own stencils
What one word would you use to describe your work?
Color studies
What is your favorite thing about your studio?
It is both private and allows for collaboration when desired.
What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
Color samples
What are your top three studio wishes?
Only to return to pre-covid activities
What’s on your current reading list?
Rosewater, a novel by Tade Thompson
How do you save money on materials and supplies?
Recycling clay and using stencils repeatedly
How do you recharge creatively?
Museums and galleries in our area
Do you have any DIY tips for studio efficiency?
Using bubble wrap bags from shippers for protecting pots
What challenges have you given yourself to overcome?
Developing a clear voice and style
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