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Studio #4
Studio #4
Top Ceramic portfolio Artists
Top Ceramic portfolio Artists
Level 1:
Level 1:
Elizabeth Boac
Elizabeth Boac
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Aboriginal Inspired Vase"
Artist Statement:
Artist Statement:
"As one of my last projects of the year where I used mostly neutrals, I decided to paint the base of this vase very bright peachy tones to accent the roses and dark green leaves to stray from my usual work and experiment with new styles."
Level 2:
Level 2:
Ava Sikora
Ava Sikora
Ceramics Two
Artwork: "Flower Power Fountain"
Art Background:
"Displayed above is the final product of my luminary project. I picked this design as it related to my horoscope. I picked the star constellation for pisces astrology as it added much more design and creativity to the piece, along with the symbol."Art Background:
Level 3:
Level 3:
Emma Zadzilka
Emma Zadzilka
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Flower Power Fountain"
Artist Statement:
"My goal in creating this project was to make a simple fountain that is inspired by nature and all it's colors. I knew I wanted to keep the design minimalistic and add my details in glaze. The form of my fountain is made up of two cubes and one post. I then used plain colors for the background but added many different colors while painting on the intricate floral pattern on the bottom. I am pleased with how my project turned out and I really like how the sound of the flow of water contributes to the theme of nature."Artist Statement:
Volunteer Service Award
Volunteer Service Award
Top Volunteer
Top Volunteer
Benjamin Farnsworth
Benjamin Farnsworth
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Not Broken Mug"
Service Award:
Service Award:
Ben wins this award for volunteering in Studio #4 to help reorganize the glaze station and double the silkscreening station. He did many other things to help Mrs. J this past semester and we are grateful for his contributions.
Volunteer Shoutouts!
Volunteer Shoutouts!
Special Thanks to the following volunteers who've gone above and beyond to help clean the room this semester:
Brooklyn Waggle, Andalyn Perez, Emma Long, Maddy Purcell, Andrew Bisesar, & Brendan Novak :)
Brooklyn Waggle, Andalyn Perez, Emma Long, Maddy Purcell, Andrew Bisesar, & Brendan Novak :)
Studio #4 JUNE's ONLINE ART SHOW WINNERS
Studio #4 JUNE's ONLINE ART SHOW WINNERS
1ST PLACE:
1ST PLACE:
Jayden Krawczonek
Jayden Krawczonek
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Fountain Project"
Artist Statement:
"In creating this piece I made many slabs and connecting them by slipping and scoring I also made many curved slabs so it could add some rock effect. I wanted to create something for outside and I picked a rock. my idea was to carve into the rock and make many turns and many textures. the strength I had on building this was making it very sturdy and supportive and I think it came out perfect."Artist Statement:
2ND PLACE:
2ND PLACE:
Willem Hirsch
Willem Hirsch
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Fountain"
Artist Statement:
"When I began this project, I didn't really know what direction I would take. I just started building and whatever came out of it I used. I'm happy with it, especially the glazing design. I think the waves represent me in a way. How it just flows. The colors black and blue go good together as well.Artist Statement:
Art Background: Willem developed his fountain and after testing it for workability needs, he added a piece to assure it not only worked properly, but was aesthetically beautiful as well. It is this type of commitment that makes for an amazing artist.
3RD PLACE:
3RD PLACE:
Anthony Kladke
Anthony Kladke
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Blast From the Past"
Artist Statement:
"This is a small scale replica of a WWII U.S. General Purpose 500 LB. bomb. I built this because of my deep love for history. It is 19 inches tall."Artist Statement:
Studio #4 May's In-Person ART SHOW WINNERS
Studio #4 May's In-Person ART SHOW WINNERS
1ST PLACE:
1ST PLACE:
Sophia La Rosa
Sophia La Rosa
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Lilly Waterfall"
Artist Statement:
"I rolled out many even slabs without any bubbles in order to make the walls of the base piece that wraps around, the bottom of the base and, the draining shelf with coils to adhere all of them. I added my colors and It was difficult keeping the colors separated and deciding on colors. After the kiln I put in the pump and admired my work. I'm really happy with the opacity of the colors on the top of the piece and the overall effectiveness of the fountain. This piece helps calm my dad to sleep with the noise at night and he loves it. "Artist Statement:
2nd PLACE:
2nd PLACE:
Jose Vazquez
Jose Vazquez
Ceramics Two
Artwork: Box Sculpture
Artwork Background:
This project was a redemptive piece. It was created just before the Covid shutdown occurred in March 2020. Upon returning to a second ceramics course in February of 2021, Jose desired to glaze his unfinished masterpiece and have the last word on Covid. He completed the piece and is excited to enjoy it.Artwork Background:
3rd PLACE:
3rd PLACE:
Gabriella Theiss
Gabriella Theiss
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Colorful Coil Vase"
Artist Statement:
"In creating this piece I wanted to use lots of detailed coils. I created many different spirals and arches that formed into each other. I chose to paint each type of coiled piece the same color. "Artist Statement:
Student Spotlights
Student Spotlights
Jacklyn Pierson
Jacklyn Pierson
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Crystal Recharge Fountain"
Artist Statement:
"I built this wonderful fairygarden-inspired fountain using slabs and coils. The purpose of making this fountain was to have a spot to "recharge" my crystals. I would place moon water in the basin and crystals that needed to be cleansed on each pedestal. The water would trickle from the top cleans the crystals I have placed on the fountain. It was a long process of wedging, rolling and, slipping pieces together. Once fired I used a stippling technique that allowed me to get the color and pattern on the actual clay itself. I then used epoxy to attach the faux moss and stones onto the outside of the piece."Artist Statement:
Michael Hankey
Michael Hankey
Ceramics Two
Artwork: "Japanese Lantern"
Artist Statement:
"In the final stages of my ceramic piece, I began adding hues to accent the piece. The first color I used was white. I painted the whole center where the koi fish were white. Next I mixed the white paint and red paint to make orange. As koi fish are spotted with different colors, I painted parts of the fish orange, red and black. For the roof, I wanted a hue of dark hunter green. I mixed the green paint with black to come up with the perfect consistency for the rook and base. "Artist Statement:
Emma Zadzilka
Emma Zadzilka
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "O.N.U. Lamp"
Artist Statement:
"I started my project by making a circular base and slipping and scoring a huge slab onto it. I then bubbled out the bottom to create the base of my lamp. In the first half of my days of building my goals were to design a unique shape and to make sure I was keeping it neat when constructing it. After looking at my project more closely, I decided that I did not like the shape I created. To fix it, I cut the circular base out from the bottom and made a cut right above the part that I bubbled out. I then slipped and scored these two pieces together to make a simple cylinder shape. I finished the construction of my lamp by adding two more slabs on top to get the height that I wanted. Finally, I cut the holes for the wiring and added a stem on the top of my lamp." Artist Statement:
Ian Koeth
Ian Koeth
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Majestic Waterfall"
Artist Statement:
"This is my fountain I created. I wanted to make this with a simple and open design. I decided to allow the water to flow as separate streams flowing like a waterfall. I also choose blue because it is my favorite color. Overall, I am glad how this piece came out and the simplicity of how it works."Artist Statement:
Emma Nemet
Emma Nemet
Ceramics Two
Artwork: "Little House on the Beach"
Artist Statement:
"My plan was to make a small little house on the beach as my lantern because the beach is where I would go to relax and I wanted this to be a relaxing piece just to be able to look at, and to have with a light in it shining through the windows."Artist Statement:
Ryley Goulis
Ryley Goulis
Ceramics Two
Artwork: "Sisters of Nature"
Artist Statement:
"In creating this series I used two building techniques for the different pots. For the smaller two pots, I made one pinch pot only and built it to the size I liked, while smoothing the sides. For the larger two of the four pots, I made one half of a pinch pot and then created another pinch pot to slip and score on top of the base pot. I then cut the top off or created a hole in the bottom that I worked into a ring. I smoothed the halves together and blended the sides. For the leaves on the front, I just took a slab and carved a leaf out with my needle tool. I had to do this four times, then slipped and scored each onto the side of its corresponding pot. Finally, I painted each with a different variety of color patterns, using the same color scheme for unity."Artist Statement:
Sophia LaRosa
Sophia LaRosa
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Sun Tarot Card Lamp"
Artist Statement:
"In creating this piece I formed the shape of the piece using slabs and coils. I made the sun using slabs and then cut them into shape. I made all the triangles individually and the circle and attached them one by one so that their would be a divide. After it dried slightly, I attached the sun to the lamp and used the back of a tiny paintbrush to put details in like eyes and a nose. When glazing, I ‘kept these things in mind and added the hues accordingly. Overall it captured the art of tarot cards with a modern twist that I love. "Artist Statement:
Zack Tick
Zack Tick
Ceramics Two
Artwork: "Lantern"
Artist Statement:
"While I was building this piece I had to think about which would be the best way to build a strong and well supported piece. I came to the conclusion that building with slabs by scoring and slipping them together would work well."Artist Statement:
A.J. Jacobson
A.J. Jacobson
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Technoblade Inspired Vase"
Artist Statement:
"In creating this piece I took inspiration to create it based on Technoblade, a content creator with over 7 million subscribers on YouTube. In the middle of the piece is his mascot, a pig dressed in a crown and cape, like a king. The symbols around the pig represent things he is known for, for example, the little character in the bottom left corner represents another YouTuber that he is friends with and often collaborates. "Artist Statement:
Robby Ghilezan
Robby Ghilezan
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Aboriginal Inspired Vase"
Artist Statement:
"Drawing out the main focus of the vase, the tiger, I was focused on the details in the face, from the teeth to the stripes and the eyes, it was a struggle to get the final product that I was happy with. Next, I moved on to the details surrounding the tiger, with shapes and patterns. Making the details flow together and make the main focus stand out was challenging but achievable in the end. "Artist Statement:
Noor Elgergawi
Noor Elgergawi
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Nature Ombre Vase"
Artist Statement:
"I used a variety of patterns that I thought would look best together. I also made it somewhat ombre. I was inspired by and used colors that I would see in nature (sky, plants, ground, etc)."Artist Statement:
Morgan Anderson
Morgan Anderson
Ceramics Three
Artwork: "Elective Mug"
Artist Statement:
"What I love about my mug is the flower design on it. I absolutely loved the way that it turned out and I also love the colors I used on it. I did the same colors on lots of my projects because I love them. "Artist Statement:
Gavin Koval
Gavin Koval
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Aboriginal Animal Vase"
Artist Statement:
Artist Statement:
"I personally love this project the most out of all my projects this semester because it was not only fun making it but learning about it was amazing. The reason I picked the Sasquatch is because it means honesty. For me honesty can go a long way because that's how most people gain my trust and respect. That's why I loved this project."
Hannah Bertoli
Hannah Bertoli
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Coil Oval Vase"
Artist Statement:
Artist Statement:
"In creating this piece I made a variety of different shapes and used slip to make them all stay together. Then I placed them in an oval shape around the base. After I was done building, I used a low fire glaze and covered each layer. In this piece, I used 5 colors. I used, maroon, dark blue, light blue, yellow, and purple. "
Matt Puleo
Matt Puleo
Ceramics One
Artwork: "Coil Oval Vase"
Artist Statement:
"In creating this piece I pushed myself in order to make forms with the clay that I did not think I could make on my own. A piece of symbolism in the vase is location of the spheres. Their location represents how a person needs to think outside of the box and must be willing to adapt in order to complete their goal. "Artist Statement:
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