I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be participating in the 7th annual RVA Clay Studio Tour again this year! The 2024 RVA Clay Studio Tour features 21 unique clay artist studios to visit and celebrate the amazing talent in the Richmond Clay Community. Join us on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm…
The Pitcher is an integral piece displaying bright colors against a black ground. Yellow bands and white and blue bands reinforce the structure by spiraling around the neck up to the spout. Floating spirals in brown and pink showcase the belly of the pitcher in what is a wild jamboree of colorful overlapping forms. Even…
The 1992 Platter (2.5″ x 14″ x 14″) boasts a striking presence. Bold black dominates three-quarters of its surface, leaving a rich brown quarter canvas for dynamic imagery. Celadon green accents dance across it, outlined in contrasting brown and bone, forming intriguing, abstract designs similar to those found in its Blue Bowl and Coffee Pot…
The 2018 election for Virginia’s 94th House district ended in a tie, with both candidates deadlocked at 11,608 votes. As per a centuries-old state law, a random drawing was needed to break the deadlock. Seeking to elevate the occasion, the Election Committee turned to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for a unique bowl. Fortunately,…
Among Steven’s 2017 “Pere et Fille” series, Pere, the larger vessel, stands out as a bold exploration of form and texture. Crafted from raw, natural clay and fired in oxidation, its 11.75″ x 19″ x 10″ stature exudes a grounded presence. Absent of glaze, the surface reveals a symphony of natural hues – a grayish-white…
It was around 1999 that began Steven began making tall vessels he called Sanctuary Jars. In one sense the title suggests something protective such as a container for various kinds of foods that could be considered the staff of life, things such as grains, rice, flour, etc. However, on another level they suggest something almost…
Made of raw, natural clay in oxidation firing. Finished size 9.5” x 6” x 6”. In a private collection, used with permission. Except for the brown on the top of both pieces, there is no glazing. A ground of grayish white is laid down as the pieces were on the wheel creating subtle horizontal banding.…
Another example of salt glaze firing is the Large Salt Glazed Vessel, 2005 (20” x 10” x 14.5”). This “husky” work boasts a “bulging” body adorned with visible throw marks and culminates in a pronounced lip. The rich brown salt glaze coating the lip, achieved through a high-temperature kiln process where vaporized salt interacts with…
“Plate with Circle” (1982) exudes a quiet charm among the artist’s early works. Crafted from porcelain, its size echoes its companion “Plate with Square.” A black circle sits precisely at its center, mirroring the plate’s form. A matching ring graces the edge, completing the circular theme. Yet, the magic lies in the delicate details. Pastel…
This 3″ x 14″ x 14″ oxidized pottery piece offers a striking display of contrasting colors and textures. Delicate hand-drawn marks incised into the surface reveal a vibrant blue and green underlayer, creating a dramatic interplay against the muted exterior. The meticulous precision of the incised lines allows the hidden colors to peek through, their…
