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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 Ceramicist

Earthenware

Teapot 9502

Chris Gustin Ceramicist

Stoneware

Teapot

Harris Deller Ceramicist

Stoneware

Cameroon

Gail Busch Ceramicist

Earthenware

Plate 90-9-34

Jun Kaneko Ceramicist

Stoneware

Aurora

Rudy Autio Ceramicist

Stoneware

Tall Footed Pot with Ears: Laterite

John Neely Ceramicist

Stoneware with laterite surface

Form VI

Robert C. Turner Ceramicist

Stoneware

Untitled

Ruth Duckworth Ceramicist

Porcelain

La Cienega Wang Doodle

Adrian Saxe Ceramicist

Porcelain, Stoneware, and mixed media

Untitled

Alice Cling Ceramicist

Redware

Untitled #34

Mark Derby Ceramicist

Earthenware

Covered Jar

Sandy Simon Ceramicist

Porcelain and nichromewire

Vessel

Dan Murphy Ceramicist

Wood fired iron rich clay with natural ash glaze

Teapot

Tony Martin Ceramicist

Earthenware

Nut Boll

Joe Davis Ceramicist

Porcelain with textured englobes

Soap Film Funnel

Cindy Kolodziejski Ceramicist

Earthenware and metal

Swirl

Jane Grimm Artist

Earthenware

Seed Pods

Karen Massaro Ceramicist

Stoneware

Untitled

Dennise Gackstetter Artist

Earthenware and terra sigillata

Untitled

Don Reitz Ceramicist

Stoneware

T - Bowl

Ron Meyers Ceramicist

Earthenware


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