Tony Marsh: Perforated Vessel, with Attachments, 2022. Earthenware, glaze H: 12; Diam: 20 in (Collection of Judi Roaman and Carla Chammas) Ceramicist Tony Marsh does everything wrong. He mixes up weird clay formulas, he fires chunks of pure glaze, he layers assorted materials in topsy-turvy orders, he pokes tons […]
When I see work being created at various universities and schools I keep seeing the same thing over and over again, the same figures, the same clay expressions, the repetition of the professor’s work. The thing about Tony Marsh is you can’t copy it because every time he makes something he’s ten steps ahead of you on his own path. I was in Southern California a few days to early to see this show but if any airplanes are flying in a week or so, I’m going back to see this show.
