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Unearthed | 1990s and Beyond

The increased speed of global communication and availability of knowledge allowed American ceramists to fully embrace and meld traditions from across cultures and historical periods—giving rise to the identity of the global potter. This rise of globalism has given way to trends in ceramics investigating cross-cultural identity, the long-lasting impact of colonialism, and a more critical eye to the representation of marginalized groups.

Ceramists have mined their own histories for sources of inspiration—returning to centuries-old forms and decorative motifs—while also embracing contemporary popular culture references and music. The “rule breaking” of earlier generations created a relaxed climate allowing ceramists to fully explore the range of clay’s potential. The vessel tradition continues alongside ceramic sculpture, yet aesthetic presentation often continues to be prized over utility.

The internet has made technical information on ceramics available on a scale prior generations of makers could never have imagined. Social media revolutionized the digital presence of the art world, allowing ceramists to reach much wider audiences than ever before. In our increasingly digital world, the value of handmade objects is experiencing a profound resurgence. Driven by the predominance of “the screen” in our working and private lives, the physical act of making is being better understood as an integral part of a well-balanced lifestyle.

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Teapot

Mark Pharis

Earthenware
Teapot

Cowry Tea Set

Joan Takayma-Ogawa

Porcelain
Teapot with cup and platter

Cameroon

Gail Busch

Earthenware
Teapot

Aurora

Rudy Autio

Stoneware
Platter

Tall Footed Pot with Ears: Laterite

John Neely

Stoneware with laterite surface
Pot

Untitled

Ruth Duckworth

Porcelain
Sculpture

La Cienega Wang Doodle

Adrian Saxe

Porcelain, Stoneware, and mixed media
Sculpture

Untitled

Alice Cling

Redware
Native American Vase

Untitled #34

Mark Derby

Earthenware
Jar with lid

Covered Jar

Sandy Simon

Porcelain and nichromewire
Jar with lid

Untitled Diné Vase

Deanna Tso

Earthenware
Native American Vase

Untitled Dine Vase

Faye B. Tso

Earthenware
Native American Vase

Vessel

Dan Murphy

Wood fired iron rich clay with natural ash glaze
Vessel

Teapot

Tony Martin

Earthenware
Teapot

Nut Boll

Joe Davis

Porcelain with textured englobes
bowl

Soap Film Funnel

Cindy Kolodziejski

Earthenware and metal
Sculpture

Figure #3

David Dyche

Stoneware
Sculpture

Swirl

Jane Grimm

Earthenware
Vessel

Untitled

Dennise Gackstetter

Earthenware and terra sigillata
Sculpture

Untitled

Don Reitz

Stoneware
Vessel


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