Geoff DeMark
Ceramics
Tour stop open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday511 S. Nursery Avenue
Purcellville, 20132
- Wheelchair-friendly -
Stop #22 Loudoun Valley Cluster
Artist's Statement
I work with functional forms, primarily starting on the wheel. I like to alter some of the forms by pushing, pressing, and cutting. A simple manipulation can transform surface and shape. My intent is to have interactions with my work that are visual, physical, and functional. My work tends to have components that have contrasting characteristics. When looking at my teapots, the bodies are thrown with clean lines, focusing on symmetrical form. Once I cut into them, the form changes to something that has movement and flow. The handles change in size, shape and direction. Spouts narrow and widen. The knobs are small sculptures, organic and individual. As I step back and look at my work, I see different combinations. Rigid – Organic, Organic – Texture, Ergonomic – Balance, Form – Function, Visual – Physical. There are always variations, which in turn, keeps me looking and wanting to create more.
Variety of wheel thrown lidded jar forms.
Ceramic
Thrown and altered, hand-built knob. Functional teapot.
Clay
Wheel-thrown, altered, manipulated glaze.
Clay
Thrown and altered forms, layered glazes, functional.
Clay
Clay
Wheel thrown with layered glazing.
Clay
Cup and saucer with layered glazes.
Clay
Wheel thrown, altered and assembled
Clay
Wheel thrown platter with layered glazes
Clay
View of shelves with a variety of different functional forms.
Clay
Available from this artist:
Teapots, mugs, bowls, platters, plates, berry bowls, small cups, tumblers, pouring pitchers, lidded jars, bottles/vases
Tour stop open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Get directions:
Studio at 511
511 S. Nursery Avenue
Purcellville, 20132