Nebraska

Artist Statement

For many years my work has been influenced by various European pottery traditions, the hallmarks of which are elaborate form,  a profusion of embellishment and decoration, a casualness in the making and the use of earthenware clays and low-fire glazes.

I intend my pots to be used in the presentation and containment of food, and to play a role in one of the most enjoyable of earthly delights…..a good meal among friends.

1987 -    Present
University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Professor of Art

EDUCATION

MFA       Eastern Michigan University.  Ypsilanti, MI
BSD        University of Michigan.  Ann Arbor, MI

SELECTED AWARDS

2006
 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA- LINCOLN.  “Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series.”
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN  Awarded a named Professorship: Hixson-Lied Professor of Art

2004
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM OF ART. ‘Walter Gropius American Master’ Solo Exhibition and Workshop. Huntington, West Virginia
CITY OF LINCOLN. Mayor’s Award for Creative Achievement
MEADOWLARK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. Lincoln NE. Featured Visual Artist

2003 
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN. Research Council Grant-In-Aid. Research in England (Ceramics in Context: Some Country House Collections)

2001
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN. Faculty Development Leave for Research in England & France (Pursuing Paradox)

2000
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN. Summer Research Fellowship

1999                      
MARKET HOUSE GALLERY. Strictly Functional Pottery National Second Prize awarded by Juror Warren MacKenzie

1998                      
ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION. Artist-In-Residence.  Helena, MT
MARKET HOUSE GALLERY Strictly Functional Pottery National, Second Prize awarded by Juror Cynthia Bringle

1997
SHIMPO CORPORATION PURCHASE AWARD.  NCECA Clay National.
Berrick Museum of Art.  University of Nevada-Las Vegas
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN.  Faculty Grant-In-Aid.

1996                      
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART ‘AMERICAN MASTERS’ LECTURE SERIES.

SELECTED ONE AND TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS

2006                      
LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS – Solo Exhibition.  Lincoln NE
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM OF ART. Solo Exhibition. WV

2003                      
FIREHOUSE ART CENTER. Solo Exhibition.  Norman, Oklahoma

2002                      
SANTA FE CLAY. Solo Exhibition. Santa Fe, NM                                                                         

2000                      
FUSIONS GALLERY. Queensland Potters Association.  Solo Exhibition. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS & SCIENCES. w/ Tom Kerrigan. Sioux Falls SD