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My ceramics combine
a love of working with clay and the need to draw on its receptive
surface. The vessel, whether a vase, a bowl or plate form, holds
an interest for me as a utilitarian piece, as well as being an object
that tells a story. I use all sides of the vessels to relate a dramatic
moment in time or what I intend to be a flow of images.
The images most often used in
my work include the human figure, animals, leaves, architectural
elements and landscapes. I work with several drawing approaches
on the surface of the pots. Sometimes I choose to simply utilize
the spontaneity of brushwork for an atmospheric affect. For a woodcut
type of surface, I use the “sgraffito” technique carving
through a dark underglaze to reveal the white clay underneath. In
other instances, I draw directly into the wet clay and later emphasize
the lines with glazes and stains.
I strive to create figurative
forms that convey a relationship to the drawing compositions. I
hope to achieve a theatrical feeling through the pieces, in addition
to conveying an appreciation of historical and classical references
in art and literature.
EDUCATION:
1997 Basic Program
of Liberal Education, Graham School of General Studies,
University of Chicago
1977 Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum laude, Webster University, St.
Louis, Missouri
Art Major with Teacher Certification in Art, grades K-12. Student
teaching in Leicester, England
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2001- Present
CERAMIC ARTIST, Midwest Clay Guild, Evanston, IL
1988-2001: CERAMIC ARTIST, Lill Street Art Center, Chicago, IL
1988-2001 DIRECTOR, Lill Street Gallery & Classrooms, Chicago,
IL
Curator of over 45 ceramic exhibitions
1988-1992: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Lill Street Learning Center Clay Outreach
1979-1986: STUDIO POTTER, Mineral Point, WI
1980: PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Art in Public Places, Wisconsin Arts
Board,
1978-79: VISUAL ARTS COORDINATOR, Wisconsin Project for Artists,
Wisconsin
Arts Board, Madison
TEACHING/VISITING ARTIST
EXPERIENCE:
2005 Docent University-Ceramics
Tour, The Art Institute of Chicago
Visiting Artist Workshop, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
2004 Docent Training in Ceramics, The Art Institute of Chicago
Seurat Drawing Workshops, The Art Institute of Chicago
Tile Workshop, New Trier High School, Wilmette, IL.
2002 Presenter: Teacher Symposium: Women in the Arts Today, Department
of Museum Education, The Art Institute of Chicago
2000: Visiting Artist, Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove,
IL
1999: Visiting Artist, Purdue University, West Layfayette, IN
1997: Lecture/Demo, University of Illinois at DeKalb
1995: Lecture/Demo, York High School, Elmhurst, IL.
1992: Lill Street, Instructor, children's clay and multi media program
1991: Lill Street, Life Drawing Instructor
Oakton Community College, Niles, IL, Guest Artist and Lecturer
EXHIBITIONS
2005 WORKS IN
CLAY, WORKS ON PAPER, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
ARTIST OF THE MONTH, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
NATIONAL TEAPOT SHOW VI, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC
2004 FOR THE TABLE, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, MN
UNBROKEN CIRCLE: Students of Bing Davis (1960-2001), Dayton, OH
2003 ARTIST OF THE MONTH, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
MIDWEST CLAY GUILD GROUP SHOW, Terra Incognito, Oak Park, IL
2002 ILLINOIS ARTISANS SHOP, Featured Artist-August, Chicago, IL
NATIONAL TEAPOT SHOW V, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC
2001 ARTIST OF THE MONTH, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
2 SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFIERS, Ukrainian Museum of Modern Art, Chicago, IL
PLATE & PLATTER INVITATIONAL, Gallery 1021: Lill Street
2000 ARTIST OF THE MONTH, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
1999 NATIONAL TEAPOT SHOW IV, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC
VESSELS BASED ON HOMER’S ODYSSEY, in conjunction with the
University of Chicago Basic Program, Graham School of Liberal Studies
1998: VESSELS BASED ON HOMER’S ODYSSEY, in conjunction with
the University of Chicago Basic Program, Graham School of Liberal
Studies
VESSELS OF OVID’S METAMORPHOSES, in conjunction with the University
of Chicago Basic Program, Graham School of Liberal Studies
1998 6th ANNUAL TEAPOT EXHIBITION, Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO
1997: HOME SHOW, August House Studio, Chicago, IL
MONARCH NATIONAL CERAMIC COMPETITION, Florence, AL
COMPANIONS OF THE CUPBOARD, Gallery 1021: Lill Street
1995: 4th ANNUAL CUP INVITATIONAL, Artworks Gallery, Seattle, WA.
THE LAST PITCHER SHOW, ' 95, Lill Street Gallery
THE NARRATIVE TEAPOT, Ferrin Gallery, Northhampton, MA.
TEAPOT INVITATIONAL, Ariana Gallery, Royal Oak, MI.
TREND HOUSE, Marshall Fields, State Street. Chicago, IL.
1994: SOFA, Sculptural Objects, Functional Art Exhibition, Chicago,
IL
WALL OBJECTS, The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
1993: NEW ART FORMS EXPOSITION, Lill Street Gallery, Chicago, IL
AUGUST HOUSE STUDIO GROUP SHOW, Chicago, IL
1992: SIX ARTISTS: A STRENGTH FROM WITHIN, MCLEAN ARTS CENTER
Bloomington, IL
1991: THE FIGURE IN CLAY, INVITATIONAL, LILL STREET
1990: DOGS/DOGHOUSES AND OTHER FINE CONTAINERS, INVITATIONAL,
JOY HORWICH GALLERY, Chicago
THE CERAMIC VESSEL: TRADITIONAL NOTIONS-RECENT DIRECTIONS, Juror:
Ruth Kohler, EVANSTON ART CENTER, Evanston, IL
GREAT LAKES SHOW, Juror: Ron Nagle, LILL STREET, Chicago, IL
GRANTS:
1997: CAAP Grant,
City of Chicago
1994: CAAP Grant, City of Chicago
RESIDENCIES
1995 RAGDALE FOUNDATION, Lake Forest, IL.
PUBLICATIONS:
2004 Ceramics
Monthly, featured in “Upfront”, May issue
Crafts Report, photo of Vale Craft Gallery, June issue
2002 Chicago Artists’ News, front page photo of vessel, June
issue
2001 Clay Times, cover photo of Landscape Wall Platter, July/August
issue
Ceramics Monthly, photo of Townscape Wall Platter, September issue
GALLERY REPRESENTATION:
Vale Craft Gallery, Chicago, IL
Illinois Artisan Program, Chicago, IL
Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
Jura Silverman Gallery, Spring Green, WI
Main Street Shop and Coffeehouse, Chincoteague Island, VA
Tamarack Craftsman Gallery, Omena, MI
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