Artist Statement

I've heard it said that we can find harmony in spite of the contrasting external issues that surround us. I, however, believe that we find harmony because of the relativity that is given to us. Cool water, warm earth and a human touch combined with the uncertainty and volatility of the flame present us with an object that is pleasing to the eye and enjoyable to use. My work emerges from early years spent turning over rocks in the woods and scooping up shells from crystal Missouri rivers. An immersion in nature coupled with an interest in utilizing relativity creates a body of work that speaks with an organic, harmonious voice.

Shows:

1999-2010  Red Star Studios' Annual Spring and Holiday Shows
1999-2010  Kansas City Clay Guild's Holiday Tours
2000          "A Taste of Kansas City", The Venue, Lincoln, Nebraska 
2001           Images Art Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri
2001          "National Craft Biennial", Spiva Center for the Arts
2002-2010 "Rising Stars", Red Star Studios
2002          "Corks and Canvas", The Jayne Gallery
2004           Spiva Center for the Arts
2005          “Functional Ceramics”, Wayne Center for the Arts

Juried Exhibitions:

2001 "Cultures Without Borders", sponsored by the Historical Northeast Cultural Arts Commission.
2002 "Bowl a Rama", sponsored by Laguna Clay Company, Leyson Gallery
2007 “By The Ounce” NCECA
2007 “Strictly Functional Pottery National”

Invitationals:

2002 "Winterfest 2002", Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, Maryland
2005 “16 Women-16 Perspectives”, Red Star Studios, Kansas City, Missouri
2007 “Kentucky Grown”, representing Missouri at University of Kentucky, Lexington
2008 “Pouring Vessels”, Macon Arts, Macon, Georgia
2008 “Bountiful Table”, Red Star Studios, Kansas City, Missouri
2010, 2011 “La Mesa”, NCECA

Fairs:

2003-2009  Brookside Art Annual, Kansas City, Missouri
2003-2005  Prairie Village Art Festival, Kansas City, Missouri
2003-2004  Minnesota Crafts Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota
2003-2005  Westport Art Festival, Kansas City, Missouri
2003           Twin Cities Fine Craft Market, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2004           Art Fair at Laumeier, St. Louis, Missouri
2004,2005, 2007, 2008   Plaza Art Fair, Kansas City, Missouri
2005, 2007 Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines, Iowa
2007           Cherry Creek Art Festival, Denver, Colorado
2008           ACC Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
2009           Columbus Art Festival, Columbus Ohio

Publications:

“500 Cups”, Lark Publication, 2004
“Surfaces, Glazes & Firing” by Angelica Pozo, 2010

Workshops:

2007 City Arts Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2008 Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri
2010 Potters Depot, Buffalo, Wyoming

Awards:

Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commission, Award of Merit, 2002