Artist Talk

Josh DeWeese Artist Talk at Radius Gallery

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Josh DeWeese’s work exudes ceramic wonder: artfully designed, painstakingly crafted, and ultimately given over to the whims of the kiln. He is drawn to the beauty and mystery of high temperature ceramics, to the elements of chance that occur in the firing, to the subtle qualities of raw clays and the vibrant depths of transparent glazes. His pottery summons us to touch, melding art and utility, asserting the gravitas of raw earth into our curated spaces.

DeWeese is currently a Professor of Art teaching ceramics at Montana State University in Bozeman, where he and his wife Rosalie Wynkoop have a home and studio. He served as Resident Director of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena for 17 years. He holds an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred, and a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. DeWeese has exhibited and taught workshops internationally and his work is included in numerous public and private collections

Sky Above | Earth Below is now on display until April 17th, 2021

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Ron Nagle: The sculptural language of hair loss

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San Francisco artist Ron Nagle discusses his suspicion of the language used to describe ceramics and art in general. He reflects on his oblique strategies for titling his works, and reveals how Donald Trump’s “beyond description” hairdo relates to his sculpture Vanity Scramble (2011).

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Ron Nagle on the ceramic “revolution”

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Born and raised in San Francisco, sculptor Ron Nagle describes working with his mentor, local legend Peter Voulkos, to break the mold of traditional ceramics and usher in a new approach to the medium. Nagle, who has been creating objects since childhood, discusses how his style has changed over the years and offers some sage advice to the creative community.

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