2021 Emerging Artist: Brian Chen
I am predominantly internally driven. There is a general fear of failure and a bit of wrestling with the inner … Read More
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Like Father Like Daughter: Ngozi Omeje
Through large-scale installations composed of thousands of tiny elements suspended on monofilament, Ngozi Omeje tells layered stories of personal and … Read More
Sculptural Vessels: Building with Slabs
The sculptural vessels that Olivia Tani makes combine visually distinct, seemingly inflated segments into a unified whole. She shares her … Read More
A Delicate Balance: Paul Briggs
Two distinct modes of making—contemplative slab building and meditative pinching—serve as a means for Paul Briggs to express reflections on … Read More
Clay Culture: Potters of Mauritius
Three small potteries in Mauritius share their experiences making functional pots to serve the island nation’s religious and ceremonial needs. … Read More
Bringing Ideas Into Form
Lisa Naples’ transition from one life chapter to the next coincided with building a new body of work for a … Read More
Claire Curneen: About to Happen
Claire Curneen’s appreciation of touch, beauty, and the aesthetic value of change is evident in her porcelain figures. She draws … Read More
Clay Culture: The Afterstory
In March, a group of wood-fire potters delayed unloading their most recent firing due to concerns about COVID-19. Now that … Read More
Artist Q&A: Nicole Aquilano On Staging Images
Ceramics Monthly: Why do you often picture work paired with food on your online sales page? Nicole Aquillano: The goal … Read More
Apothecary Inspiration
I’ve always been interested in the various ways that humans navigate the mysteries of our natural world. Specifically, folklore, ritual, … Read More
