The always awesome Art of the Pot in Austin, TX is coming up this Mother’s Day weekend in May 2014. Leading up to the next studio tour I have a whole slew of photos from last year’s event, so I’m going to split them up into two installments.
Ryan McKerley pots.
We usually start at Ryan McKerley‘s studio. He’s such an awesome potter and a wonderful person to boot. I have fired my pots in his kiln a few times, which definitely numbers among the highlights in terms of my experiences in the pottery community.
One Ryan’s large jars with the trademark Pac Man knob.
Soda firing is my favorite firing method and Ryan’s surfaces are akin to what I strive for in my own work.
Flower brick by Joan Bruneau.
A few invited artists share each host studio. Joan Bruneau of Novia Scotia presented her gorgeous terra cotta pots alongside Ryan McKerley, Chris Campbell, and Bryan Hopkins.
Lovely plates by Joan Bruneau.
The brilliant glaze colors coupled with the rich red clay body makes for a highly covetable pot.
Chris Campbell pots.
Ryan McKerley shares his studio with fellow host Chris Campbell, who wood fires his dark stoneware clay pots.
Porcelain ware by Bryan Hopkins.
Thin, translucent porcelain abounds in Bryan Hopkins‘ work, often textured with carving and mundane objects like wood planks or diamond-patterned steel sheets.
Saying farewell to the mural on Ryan’s studio exterior for another year.
Onto the next studio!
A different studio tour happening concurrently in the building housing Keith Kreeger’s studio.
Photographers, painters, and other 3-D artists presented work in the other studios adjacent to the next AotP host potter.
The entrance to Keith’s studio.
An array of pots from all of the presenting artists within decorate the table.
Keith Kreeger pots.
Host artist Keith Kreeger produces minimal, sometimes softly colored, functional pottery.
Some of the more colorful Kreeger pots.
There’s always something new in Keith’s array of pots, so I look forward to seeing the latest and greatest each time I enter his studio.
Another assortment of pots from the potters in Keith’s studio.
I love to see different work shown alongside each other, the variety makes for a strong and visually appealing presentation. Decal encrusted pots by invited artist Dan Anderson appear at top left and bottom right.
Courtney Murphy pots.
I loved the clean forms augmented with brightly colored surfaces from invited potter Courtney Murphy.
Especially this cream and sugar set!
The arched line of raw clay on the sugar jar made me swoon. Two more studios to come, stay tuned for photos!
Alazan Ceramics 