Marguerite Wildenhain
I spent a very quick 5 days in California recently… I should say I actually spent a bit over three days in California recently. With a nightmare-ish flight that was delayed, then canceled, then delayed again, and an assortment of other fiascos, I think I spent a good deal of the trip in the air and airport, rather than spending it with our son in Santa Monica! I was able to sneak away for a short bit and visit AMOCA – the American Museum of Ceramic Art, in Pomona. They moved to a brand new facility in November and they’ve got a really nice community studio there adjacent to the museum. The current exhibit, which is their first in this building, is ‘Ceramics in Southern California: 1945 – 1975′. It was an interesting exhibit for me as I was unfamiliar with many of the artists that were featured. I knew the ‘big names’ but was happy to learn of some new names as well. Just wanted to post a few of the pots that seemed to jump out at me. Some of you may recognize some Bernard Leach pots in this batch (I was!) – obviously not a Southern California potter, but a big influence to many there. Here are a few images from the show!
Millard Sheets
Otto Heino
Susan Harnly Peterson
Bernard Leach
I also wanted to let everyone know that my online pot store is now open! I will be uploading new pots as the kiln firings occur so please check back often and thank you for looking!
Now, I’m off to a new ceramics class with Michael Connelly – that will be the next blog posting!
Paul Soldner
Joel Edwards
I operate a working pottery studio in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania specializing in wheel thrown and altered functional stoneware pottery. Stoneware clay is durable enough for ovenware, yet just as beautiful to display. My pots are created with form, function and beauty in mind. The glazes you see are hand mixed and formulated for food safety, as well as being microwave and dishwasher friendly. Current pots may be purchased through the store or local pickup, and custom orders are encouraged.