Statement
Because pottery itself abstractly expresses—through clay, glaze and shape—nature’s landscape, it can be as spirited as a spring day or as barren as a raw and sullen winter afternoon, barely touched with color. I am aiming for distillations from nature, historically alive and poetically inspired. Clay processes are intertwined with extensive drawing, painting and collaging on paper. One recurring focus is the many forms of grasses. As depicted in my clay and paper works, images range from seasonal portraits to drawings of digested visions, quite specific yet not overly-literal.
Biographical Information
Born in 1958; grew up in New York City. Received an A.A. degree in 1977 from Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Moved to Aix en Provence, France in 1978 to study painting at the Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing. Returned to the United States in 1979 and obtained a B.A. in Fine Arts from Antioch University Maryland. Completed a M.F.A. in Ceramics at Antioch by 1982; Assistant Professor for two years teaching ceramic wheel, handbuilding and drawing to M.F.A. and undergraduate students. Established pottery studio in 1984 in Dayton, Maryland. Moved and re-established full-time studio in Warrenton, Virginia in 1989. Yearly commissions since 1983 to make pottery for OMEN, a restaurant in Soho, New York City (affiliated with OMEN, Kyoto). Adjunct Professor of Ceramics from 1993-1995 at American University, Washington, D.C.. Currently Adjunct Faculty (Ceramics) at Corcoran College of Art + Design, Washington, DC.
Collections
Renwick Gallery (Smithsonian American Art Museum), Washington, DC
Sackler Gallery of Asian Art , Washington, DC
Selected Exhibitions
| 2006 | Lawrence Gallery, Portland, OR, Wood Fire, Form and Surface, invitational. |
| 2005 | Red Dirt Studio, Mt. Rainier, MD, Diverging Distillations. |
| Southwest School of Art & Craft, San Antonio, Texas, The Visceral Vessel, invitational. | |
| Resurgam Gallery, Baltimore, MD, Geologic Personality, exhibit with Margaret Boozer. | |
| City Gallery, Baltimore, MD, The Poetry of Pottery, invitational exhibit. | |
| Stancills, Perryville, MD, Coming Home: A Journey in Clay, invitational exhibit. | |
| Rockville Arts Place, Gaithersburg, MD, Metro Clay, invitational exhibit, curator Ken Trapp. | |
| 2004 | Coe College, The Naked Truth, at the 2004 International Woodfire Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pre-conference, exhibit and panelist participant. |
Blue Spiral 1, Asheville, NC, Quiet Voices, invitational exhibit. |
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Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin FL, The Power of Pottery, invitational exhibit. |
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| 2003 | Troyer Gallery, Washington DC, Evolving Forms, two-person exhibit with Warren Frederick. |
| The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA, Tea for Two/Table for Two, invitational exhibit. | |
White Lotus Gallery, Eugene, OR, Influences, Interpretations, and Traditions from Asian Ceramics, invitational curated by Dan Schmitt. |
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Blue Spiral 1, Asheville, NC, Spotlight 2003, American Craft Council, juried exhibit. |
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East Fine Arts Gallery, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, Women Playing With Fire, invitational exhibit. |
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| 2002 | Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI, “Less is More: Ceramics with a Minimal Aesthetic.” |
| GRACE Gallery, Reston, VA, “To Hold and to Have-Cups & Mugs,” group exhibit. | |
| Pavilion, Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD, “In the Spirit of Tradition,” five artists | |
| Omen and Felissimo, New York City, traveling in Japan, “Twining Grape Vine,” (drawing) in “PeaceArt by 100 Artists” |
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| Anton Gallery, Washington, DC and Barbara Crawford Art Gallery, Philadephia, PA, “A Remembrance Alphabet,” (collages in accordian books) included in “9.11.01” | |
| 2001 | Renwick Gallery (Smithsonian American Art Museum), Washington, DC "USA Clay." |
| Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, "A View of Contemporary Ceramics," Juried exhibit. | |
| Blue Pony Gallery, Charlotte, NC, "To Have and To Hold," Invitational exhibit. | |
| Cort/Lefferts, Washington, DC, "Pottery," Exhibit with C. White. |
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| 2000 | Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, "Impressions in Clay," Juried exhibit. |
| Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI, "Plates and Platters," Invitational exhibit. | |
| Blue Ridge Windows, Warrenton, VA, "Glimpses of Making Art: An Installation of Artistic Process." Solo exhibit. | |
| Salve Regina Gallery, Washington, DC, "Warren Frederick and Catherine White." | |
| 1999 | Omen, New York, NY, "Plates" Exhibit with W. Frederick. |
| Astra Design, Richmond, VA, "To Have and To Hold," Invitational exhibit. | |
| University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, "Different Stokes," Invitational international wood-fired ceramics exhibit. | |
| Cort/Lefferts, Washington, DC, "Pottery," Exhibit with C. White. | |
| 1998 | Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, "Working with Function," Juried exhibit. |
| Elaine Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY, Invitational exhibit. | |
| 1997 | Cort/Lefferts, Washington, DC, "Pottery," Exhibit with C. White. |
| Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, "Pots 97," Juried exhibit. | |
| Blue Spiral 1, Asheville, NC, "Hot Ice II: A Tea Ceremony," Invitational exhibit. | |
| Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI "Plates: Salon Style," Invitational exhibit. | |
| 1996 | Omen, New York, NY, "Plates" Exhibit with W. Frederick. |
| Blue Spiral 1, Asheville, NC, "Wood-Fired Clay: Ancient Techniques, Modern Interpretations," Invitational exhibit. | |
| Longwood Center For the Visual Arts, Farmville, VA, "Virginia Clay," Invitational exhibit. | |
| Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MI, "4th Annual Teapot Exhibition," Invitational exhibit. | |
| 1995 | Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, "Hero Pots." Invitational exhibit curated by Jack Troy. |
| Ariana Gallery, Royal Oak, MI, "The Contemporary Teapot." | |
| Ariana Gallery, Royal Oak, MI, "The Vase: A Container for Flowers." | |
| Craft Alliance, St. Louis. MO, "Third Annual Teapot Exhibit." | |
| 1994 | Anton Gallery, Washington, DC, "Pottery Is Pure Art." Three person exhibit.. |
| San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX, "Ninth Annual San Angelo National Ceramic Competition," April 14 - May 29. | |
| 1993 | Lill Street Gallery, Chicago, IL, "Seventh Annual Great Lakes National." |
| Tenri Gallery, New York, NY, "Modern American Potters," May 15 - June 10. Five person exhibit. | |
| Watkins Gallery, American University, Washington, DC, "Faculty Exhibition." | |
| Pewabic, Detroit, MI, "A Gentle Touch." Five person exhibit. | |
| Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington, WV, "Exhibition 280: Works Off Walls." | |
| 1992 | The Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, "The Art of Tea." |
| Arrowmont, Gatlinburg, TN, "Utilitarian Clay: Celebrate the Object." In "Invited Clay Artists Exhibition," August 19 - October 24. | |
| Pro-Art, St. Louis, MO, "Recent Work." Solo exhibit, May 16 - June 30. | |
| University Museum at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, "Clay Cup IV." Juried competition and traveling exhibition. Winner of "The President Award." | |
| Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA, "The Clay Cup." | |
| Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI, "First Cup of the Day: Beauty Through Use." | |
| Hand Workshop, Richmond, VA, "Function and Metaphor: Dinnerware by Artists." | |
| 1991 | Luckenbach Mill Gallery, Bethlehem, PA, "The Dining Experience: A Craft Expression." |
| San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX, "Sixth Annual Monarch Tile National Ceramic Competition"; also selected as part of smaller exhibit traveling to the Kennedy- Douglass Center for the Arts, Florence, Alabama. | |
| 1990 | Pro-Art, St. Louis, MO, "New Faces," Solo exhibit. |
| Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI, "The Vase: A Container for Flowers." | |
| 1989 | Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI, "The Expressive Teapot." |
| 1988 | Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI, "Functional Ceramics As Usable Art: Ten Artists." |
| Pro-Art, St. Louis, MO, "SIUE Award Winners" Exhibition. | |
| University Center Gallery, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, "SIUE Clay National." Purchase Award. | |
| Renwick Gallery, Sales Exhibition of Award Winners, Creative Craft Council Biennial Exhibitions Since 1980. [1982 Biennial, Honorable Mention Award.] |