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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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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Jugtown Pottery, a working pottery and an American Craft Shop, is located in Seagrove, NC in the community of Westmoore. It was started in 1917 by two artists from Raleigh, North Carolina who shared a love for pottery, Jacques and Juliana Busbee. Today Jugtown still follows the same approach to pottery as laid out by the Busbees. Master potter, Vernon Owens, with his wife Pamela and son, Travis, follow the same approach to pottery as Jugtown did when it began in 1917. They are to pottery much like Ford is to cars — a family business whose pieces have evolved in style yet have remained incredibly true to its roots.
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Ceramic artist Randy Johnston describes his yunomi.
Narrated by Craft in America Center.
Pictured: Randy Johnston, Yunomi, 2020
Upon the centennial of the founding of Leach Pottery, the Craft in America Center presents an exhibition celebrating the cup as object and the impact of Bernard Leach on studio ceramics. "A Humble Legacy" is an exhibition of approximately two dozen historic and contemporary cups made by a selection of artists affiliated with Leach Pottery and others who continue in its legacy. For more information, visit .
The Craft in America Center in Los Angeles is a craft-focused library and gallery offering artist talks, workshops, exhibits and educational programs.
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All Craft in America programs are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america
