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Thomas Harris
Thomas Harris
Ceramics
I work primarily on the wheel, taking functional shapes the wheel is obligated to make, and alter them by cutting, folding to take them into the realm of sculpture. Surface decoration plays a major part finishing the work; there is extensive use of u...Read More
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Mise en Abime Ceramic Wall Sculpture 1
$47524"H X 24"W X 16"D -
Intersection Sculpture 2
$32520"H X 20"W X 16"D -
Petroglyph and Gears Shield: Industrial Evolution
$37520"H X 20"W X 14"D
STATEMENT
I work primarily on the wheel, taking functional shapes the wheel is obligated to make, and alter them by cutting, folding to take them into the realm of sculpture. Surface decoration plays a major part finishing the work; there is extensive use of underglazes that are layered and sanded, as well as the use of masking to allow the incorporation of imagery into the piece.
BIO
Thomas received a BFA in Ceramics from Northern Arizona University, and a Masters from the University of Arizona. He currently has a ceramic studio in Bloomington, IN where he works as a full time artist. He travel to numerous Art Fairs each year as well as shows work in selected galleries and online.
EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS/COMMISSIONS
–Strictly Functional Pottery National, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster,PA, 2021
–Botanical Abundance National Ceramic Exhibition (Award of Merit):, McGroarty Arts Center, Tujunga , CA, 2021
–Where The Wild Things Are, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula Mt, 2021
-Endless Cup, Clay Arts Vegas, Las Vegas NV, 2021
–Filled up 2: a Ceramic Cup show. New Harmony Gallery, New Harmony IN 2021
-Vessels vs Vassels – Solo exhibition, Ivy Tech Waldron,Bloomington,IN April 2013
-Form and Function: Fifth Annual National Cup show, Amelia Center Gallery Panama City, Fl. November 9, 2012
-Reflection National Ceramics Biannual, Swope Art Museum Halcyon Art Gallery, Terre Haute, October, 2012
-Mostly Off the Wall- Sculpture: Gallery North on the Square, Bloomington June 2010
Corporate Purchases:
-NCIS Hawaii- pieces for set design. 2021
-Epic Systems; multiple gargoyles for the Harry Potter room 2015
EDUCATION
BFA in Ceramics, Northern Arizona University
MA Performance Art
Additional advanced studies at Indiana University Ceramics
AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS
–Botanical Abundance National Ceramic Exhibition (Award of Merit):, McGroarty Arts Center, Tujunga , CA, 2021
-Webster Arts Fair, Best in Show 2017
-Lower Town Art Fair best in Category 2017
-Round the Fountain Art Fair, Award of merit 2016 Lafayette In
-Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair Award of Merit 2014
ARTIST'S TAGS
Modern Ceramics, home goods, tabletop artwork, ceramic art, pottery, handmade pottery, handmade vases, ceramic wall artist