Date of Graduation

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

MFA

College

College of Creative Arts

Department

Ceramics

Committee Chair

Robert Anderson

Committee Member

Shaila Christofferson

Committee Member

Eve Faulkes

Committee Member

Cliff Harvey

Abstract

This thesis documents my journey as a graduate student in ceramics. Refining my skills at the potter’s wheel and finding a clay body and glaze palette that suit my personal aesthetic have been the central focus of my graduate studies. My work is informed primarily by pots made during China’s Sung Dynasty, as well as from forms and textures I observe in the natural world. I strive to make work that celebrates the tactile qualities of clay, creates a sense of consonance between the user and the pot, and facilitates a change from our everyday, habitual awareness into a reflective or meditative way of being. In this moment we may change the way we see ourselves, our food, and the people with whom we share our meals. I use porcelain with a color palette focused on a few special celadon, matte white and copper red glazes to make pots for everyday use. Images of my work can be seen throughout the text and glaze and clay recipes can be found in the appendix.

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