JoAnn Patterson
American
JoAnn Patterson (1934-1992) was an American ceramic artist and teacher who is known for her innovative use of materials and techniques in the field of ceramics. She was born in Illinois and studied art at the University of Illinois and at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Patterson's work was characterized by its experimental nature and its use of non-traditional materials like fiberglass and resin. She was particularly interested in exploring the sculptural possibilities of ceramics, and her work often featured organic forms and abstract shapes.
Patterson taught at several institutions throughout her career, including the University of Illinois, the University of California, and the Rhode Island School of Design. She was a respected mentor and teacher, and her students included several notable ceramic artists who went on to have successful careers in their own right.
Today, Patterson's work is represented in several major museum collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is considered one of the pioneers of the American ceramics movement and her contributions to the field continue to be celebrated and admired.
Patterson's work was characterized by its experimental nature and its use of non-traditional materials like fiberglass and resin. She was particularly interested in exploring the sculptural possibilities of ceramics, and her work often featured organic forms and abstract shapes.
Patterson taught at several institutions throughout her career, including the University of Illinois, the University of California, and the Rhode Island School of Design. She was a respected mentor and teacher, and her students included several notable ceramic artists who went on to have successful careers in their own right.
Today, Patterson's work is represented in several major museum collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is considered one of the pioneers of the American ceramics movement and her contributions to the field continue to be celebrated and admired.
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