Lisa B Evans Ceramics

Reduction Fired Work

High-fire gas reduction fired stoneware work.

Artist's Statement

When I sit down at my potter’s wheel I try to abandon any notions of the perfect pot. I instead pursue an exploration in which the only guiding principle is ‘what if’? The dynamic becomes a call and response conversation between the clay and me; an exploration of balance and structural integrity. By pushing the clay to the edge of collapse, in and out of its center, a relationship develops as both sides seek equilibrium.

The inclusion of ‘wild’ found elements and reactive surface treatments accompanied by higher firing temperatures and deeper reductions is yet another call and response. A deeper layer of cohesion is explored in the kiln in which a natural beauty emerges that only fire can elicit.

How far can I go in my search for centeredness? The quest for stability and sincerity is a repetitive theme, responding to love, loss, changes in family structure, careers, culture and climate. It’s a process of choosing what to accept and what to fight for.

Many of my pieces don’t survive this process but those that do exhibit an ephemeral beauty that are hopefully reflected in my own existence.

Events & Openings

2020:
*March 6-April 26: Small Favors, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA

*June 12-14: Paradise City, Marlborough, MA Royal Plaza Trade Center, Booth #415 Cancelled

May 30: Maine Craft Association Seconds & Supplies, 25 Pine St, Ellsworth, ME Postponed, date tbd

*Maine Craft Assoc. Guild Fine Craft Shows:

July 24-26 Mount Desert Island, Cancelled
August 14-16: Belfast, Booth Cancelled
October 24-25: Brunswick, Booth Cancelled

*August 22, Maine Craft Assoc. Portland Fine Craft Show, Portland Cancelled

*October 10-12: Paradise City, Northampton, MA Booth Virtual Show, see www.LisaBEvans.com for details

*December 9-12: Craft Boston, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA Booth Virtual Show, see www.LisaBEvans.com for details

Other events coming soon.

2019:

*August 24: Portland Fine Crafts Show, Congress St, Portland, ME. Booth #90 9a-5p

November 8-10: Fine Furnishings Show, Waterfire Arts Center, Providence, RI

*December 13-15: Craft Boston, MCA Mentor Booth, Boston, MA

2018:

October 13-14: Maine Craft Weekend Kiln Opening w/ Tim Christiansen, Sarah Burns, Jon Ho, Brooke Hoerner & Jean Hardy, Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME

November 8-10: Fine Furnishings Show, Waterfire Arts Center, Providence, RI

* November 24 - February 2019: Tea Time, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME

December 14-15: Running With Scissors, Pop-Up Shop & Open Studio, Portland, ME

*Juried

Lisa B Evans Ceramics

Fish print

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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