Artist Statement - Dan SeveranceCeramics

Dan Severance
Ceramics

I work with clay because of the many things I can create from it. Wether it be wheel thrown or hand built.The surface can be satin smooth or the texture of sharp lava. The colors bold and bright or dark and moody. My inspirations come from nature with its ceaseless textures and ever changing colors. I want people to pick up and explore the textures of my work with their hands. The firing of the clay is open to many options as well and I enjoy Raku and Pit Firing with its often unexpected and wonderful results. My current work is constructed in a way to show how the pieces are assembled and for the user to enjoy the colors and varied textures in something as simple as everyday dinnerware.
Dan Severance