Artist Profile Alex Adams
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I am devoted to my development as a craftsman. After completing high school I worked at Louisville Stoneware where I learned to operate the jigger wheel. While working in the factory I was exposed to the steps necessary for high-volume stoneware production. In 2003 I entered Berea College. In the school's work program I learned the fine craft of wheel-thrown pottery. As an art major I studied ceramic sculpture in the studio. After earning my degree I visited some prominent clay art regions like Washington, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia where I observed ceramic techniques. I was inspired to return to Louisville, Kentucky and become involved in it's art scene.
My most recent project has been the development and production of the Mug Shot Mug series. My intention is to offer people a hand-made alternative to tacky gift mugs that are manufactured using a high-production process. With decals I am able to apply actual mug-shot photos of celebrities on hand-thrown ceramic wares. These kitschy mugs function well in sets and are great fun to give as gifts. In conjunction with this project I am developing a small table-ware inventory and I look forward to offering items for sale on this website.
Skills Base Thrown utilitarian pottery production Hand built sculpture and fine clay work Kiln loading and operation
Bisque and electric kiln firing Reduction cone 10 kiln firing Glaze formulation and mixing Studio logistics and organization | Plaster mold making Darkroom (b+w) and digital photography Teaching the basics of clay and glaze materials
Experience with: reduction, raku, soda, and salt firing methods. Using: natural gas, cow-pie, wood, and propane fueled kilns. |
Achievements and Exhibitions Squallis Puppeteers Fundraiser | Education [Workshops and Seminars Attended]
Artist talk and demonstration by Beth Cavener Stitchter |
Artist Resume
Education Berea College, Berea Kentucky Seattle, Washington, USA | Work Experience Potter’s Apprentice [October 2008- 2010] Pottery Rowe Berea College Pottery Seward Park Clay Studio—Seattle, WA Wild Oats Food Market Louisville Stoneware
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