My work focuses on ceramic installation; I make objects that I use to create larger spaces so that a viewer can enter in, and have a whole experience that engages multiple senses. Currently I continue to develop my skills using the CAD program Rhino 3-d to design work that can use 3-d printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling as a tool to create objects and design spaces. I have also been researching the history of the Jacquard Loom, which many consider to be the first computer, and using textiles created with this technology as reference material for new ceramic works.
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Installation art, sculpture, ceramics, ceramic history, ceramic raw materials, CAD/CAM, digital fabrication, public art
ARTS 2085 - Ceramics 2: Handbuilding
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Fall 2023
Introduces techniques of hand-built clay forms as they relate to functional and sculptural projects. Various conceptual themes, as well as construction, glazing and firing methods are explored. Emphasizes ceramic art making within the broader context of historical ceramic traditions and contemporary art practices. May not be repeated. Priority registration will be given to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors and minors. Recommended prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1020, ARTH 1500, and ARTH 1600.
ARTS 2095 - Ceramics 2: Wheelthrowing
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024
Introduces techniques of wheel-thrown forms as they relate to functional and nonfunctional vessel making. Various conceptual themes, as well as construction, glazing and firing methods are explored. Emphasizes ceramic art making within the broader context of historical ceramic traditions and contemporary art practices. May not be repeated. Priority registration will be given to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors and minors. Recommended prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1020, ARTH 1500, and ARTH 1600.
ARTS 3085 - Ceramics 3
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Further exploration of techniques approached in ARTS 2085 and ARTS 2095. Students are encouraged to develop personal concentration in relation to ceramic medium. More advanced technical concepts are introduced such as slip-casting, mold making and glaze palette development. Research, reading and writing addressing contemporary ceramic art is required.
ARTS 4085 - Ceramics 4
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023
Develop a personal creative practice through self-generated, independent projects. The focus is on developing an individual studio discipline through experimentation, research, reading and writing and examining the work in individual critiques. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
ARTS 4095 - Special Topics in Ceramics
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2022
Designed for students majoring in studio arts or art history. Covers many subjects related to contemporary art practice and ceramics. The topics change from semester to semester from the raw material science behind ceramics to the relation between object making and poetic practice, to food and contemporary art explorations, to political and social art movements, to many other relevant subjects for those interested in the arts. May be repeated for up to 9 total credit hours. Same as ARTS 5095.
ARTS 4717 - Studio Critique
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023
Consists of consultations with faculty on individual studio problems and projects. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department consent required.
ARTS 5075 - Graduate Ceramics
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023
Seminar includes group and individual critiques and individual studio visits. Explores different approaches to studio and post studio art practices, research, reading and writing as it relates to your own art practice and contemporary art. May be repeated for up to 18 total credit hours.
ARTS 5095 - Special Topics in Ceramics
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2022
Designed for graduate students in art practices or art history. Covers many subjects related to contemporary art practice and ceramics. Topics change from semester to semester from the raw material science behind ceramics to the relation between object making and poetic practice, to food and contemporary art explorations, to political and social art movements, to many other relevant subjects for those interested in the arts. May be repeated for up to 9 total credit hours. Same as ARTS 4095.
ARTS 5717 - Graduate Studio Critique
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours with any single faculty member.
