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Mark Pharis Large Ceramic Vase

Creator: Mark Pharis
Offered by: circa20c

Description
From his website:

My introduction to ceramics began in the fall of 1967 at the University of Minnesota. As I began my education at the University, I found my way into several art classes and eventually the clay studio. I had been encouraged by my best friend’s parents to study with Warren MacKenzie, which I eventually did. It was a transformational experience. I studied with a cohort of talented and committed undergraduate students at the University until 1971. In the summer of 1973 I set up a pottery studio in a rural area outside of Houston, MN and produced work in that studio until 1989. In 1985 I joined the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota as a faculty member. I served as the chair of the department from 1998 to 2004 and as Associate Dean in CLA from 2005-2008.

Nearly all of my early work was functional, wheel thrown and "once fired" in a wood and oil fired kiln. Since 1992 I have worked exclusively in earthenware. Today, my work is hand built from forms cut from slabs using two-dimensional paper patterns. The process owes much to the traditions of pattern making found in sewing and sheet metal work. I think about and use geometry while making these pieces. However, it is casual, intuitive and not derived from serious math.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	His website
Origin:	United States, Minnesota
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Ceramic
Condition:	Good. No issues
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Mid Century
Patterns:	Abstract, Handmade, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	#100459
Incollect Reference #:	776165

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