Technical Polygon
Clay Artist Research:
Josh DeWeese
Erin Joslin
Clay II
Background
Early inspirationParents were painters
Pottery used in household
Historical connections through ceramics
Background
EducationBFA, 1985, Kansas City Art Institute
MFA, 1991, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred
University
WorkAssistant Professor of Art at Montana State University in
Bozeman
Archie Bray Foundation
Process
Usually begins work on the wheel
Altered forms
Stoneware
Atmospheric firing
Process
Uses jar and platter forms as canvasSketches surroundings
Layers of images on forms
Artistic Statement
Pottery brings art into everyday life
A successful piece is comfortable to use, enjoyable to look at,
and interesting to think about
Artistic Statement
The element of chance brings the wonder of the natural world to
potteryatmospheric firings
raw clays
running glaze
Artistic Statement
Using immediate surroundings to inspire glazed images
Pottery is closely related to the human body; it reflects our
humanity and helps us find meaning in life
Critique
Organic appearance, extension of natureFluid lines
Earthy colors
Natural textures
Critique
TouchableCurvature
Functional nature
Sense of personality
References
DeWeese, Josh (2013). Artist statement [web]. The DeWeeses.
Retrieved from: http://www.deweeseart.com/Josh/vita.html
Murphy, Mark (2011). Josh DeWeese interview [web]. Mindy Soloman
Gallery. Retrieved from:
http://mindysolomongallery.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/josh-deweese-interview/
University of Alaska Southeast (2008). 20/20 Vision Ceramic
Exhibition Visiting Artist Series [video file]. YouTube. Retrieved
from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U-bgzs410A
