Ceramic Artist
Steve Wry
Steve Wry's artist statement:
I began studies in art at Fullerton College in Fullerton, California,
where I originally studied painting. In the course of my studies I had
to take an elective in ceramics and fell in love with clay. I changed
my emphasis to ceramics and graduated with an AA in Fine Arts.
I attended California State University in Fullerton, where I majored in
ceramics under Jerry Rothman. I minored in Art History and graduated
with a B.A. in Fine Arts.
I spent the next 30 years in the printing industry and computer
graphics.
Since moving to Washington in 2007, I was reintroduced to ceramics
by Rudy Bauer, and have been making small sculptures inspired by
ancient cultures and present day events. Although my pieces may
seem to have a serious side to them, I try to approach each piece
with an element of whimsy and a fervent desire to not take myself or
my work too seriously.
I work with a range of low fire clay and glazes
and a variety of techniques which include Raku, pit firing and low fire
oxidation electrical firing, or a combination of all three. I am currently
working to lighten my glaze palate, and develop a cast of characters
inspired by the more fantastical creatures of myth and lore. Dragons,
trolls, and local wild life and fish are making an appearance in a not
so reverent take on reality.
