Description: Paul Menchhofer Stoneware Studio Pottery Vase Approximately 9” tall Paul Menchhofer 1957Born Oak Ridge, Tennessee EDUCATION 1979BFA Ceramics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 1994MFA Ceramics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee RESIDENCIES 1975Apprenticeship with Charles Counts, Rising Fawn Pottery, Rising Fawn, Georgia 1978Guest Artist, Michael Cardew Invites, Wenford Bridge Pottery, Gloucestershire, England PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE 1979—Studio potter 1987—Researcher, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Paul Menchhofer is known for large scale wheel-thrown vessels that are often thrown up to five feet high and weigh 150 pounds. Work is fired using the raku method. Menchhofer is drawn to the physical and technical challenges of the process of working with clay. The large scale of Menchhofer’s work presented raku firing challenges that led to his design of special equipment to accommodate his work. Pieces are fired multiple times which encourages the visual depth of layered glazes. In the finished state this results in earth toned and iridescent. Subject matter for Menchhofer's surface includes the exploration of the spiral. This is accomplished through low relief carved and impressed lines on the vessel. Menchhofer further explores the spiral through sculptural vessels influenced by the shape of galaxies or sea shells. In addition to large vessels, Menchhofer also creates abstract porcelain female figurative pieces on the potter's wheel. Menchhofer studied with Michael Cadrew and apprenticed with Charles Count. Public Collections Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina Condition is Used. No chips or cracks From a local estate sale Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. BROWNCUPBOARDNov19
Price: 168 USD
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Model: Stoneware Studio Pottery Vase
Material: Stoneware
Brand: Handmade
Type: Vase
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Handmade: Yes
