Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features interviews with ceramic artists and makers from around the world. For more information please visit our website www.talesofaredclayrambler.com.
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504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself
03/14/2024
504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself
Today on the show I talk with artist and Plinth gallery owner Jonathan Kaplan. Over more than fifty years in ceramics he has worked as a studio potter, manufacturer of commercial ceramics, and gallery owner. In our interview we talk about investing in yourself, knowing when change is needed to avoid burnout, and how Kaplan approaches geometric forms through mold making. His book l weaves personal narrative into practical mold making skills and was just released by the American Ceramics Society in 2024. For more information visit . I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas will join me to talk about the Changing landscape of ceramic education. Directly following at 4:00pm guest Red Clay Rambler host Malene Barnett will record Clay Roots: Exploring Ceramics Across the Black Diaspora - From Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture
03/07/2024
503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture
Today on the show I talk with artist and educator Lauren Sandler. In her current body of work she drapes stacked vessels with beads, beans, and other objects to tell broader economic and cultural narratives. In our interview we talk about her anthropological approach to materials, adornment through accumulation, and mentoring students at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, where she is an assistant professor. For more information visit . I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas will join me to talk about the Changing landscape of ceramic education. Directly following at 4:00pm guest Red Clay Rambler host Malene Barnett will record Clay Roots: Exploring Ceramics Across the Black Diaspora - From Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas. The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics
02/29/2024
502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics
Today on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Our interview focuses on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramic production and materials. In addition to sustainability, we also discuss Yuliya’s experience living through war in Ukraine. For more information follow on Instagram. I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas will join me to talk about the Changing landscape of ceramic education. The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters
02/21/2024
501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters
Today on the show I talk with three members of Clay Matters, an Australian group that advocates sustainable environmental practices in ceramic studios. Jane Sawyer, Claire Ellis, and Amelia Black talk about reusing ceramic waste and building awareness of where ceramics materials are sourced. Clay Matters will have an exhibition at the Linden Projects Space, St. Kilda that opens on February 23rd. For more information visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag
02/14/2024
500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag
Today on the show my wife Melissa joins me for a listener mailbag. We give a few life updates before answering questions about how to price time consuming work, and ways we can create joy in difficult times. To help us celebrate our 500th episode donate $5 on , or become a patron on . Many thanks for listening along the way and for supporting the show.
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499: Live from the New Clay Conference!
02/08/2024
499: Live from the New Clay Conference!
Today on the show we have a live recording that happened at the 2023 New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. The show features presenters Martina Lantin, Zoe Pinnell, Marina Lespérance Lopez, as well as my cohosts Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard from The Kiln Sitters. We discuss the high-risk high-reward nature of ceramics, finding work/life balance as a parent, and the vibrant state of the Canadian ceramic community. A big thanks to Kaitlyn Brennan for organizing the conference and to the Richcraft Theatre tech crew for recording this evening. On the topic of Canadian ceramics make sure to check out The Great Canadian Pottery Thrown Down which launches February 8th on . The show is executive produced by Seth Rogen and is co-hosted by Brendan Tang, who you will know as the co-host of The Kiln Sitters. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity
01/31/2024
498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity
Didem Mert combines collage and illustration to build dense layers of printed images, patterns, and color. In our interview we talk about the importance of spontaneous play in the studio, diversifying income streams, and using selfcare to find emotional balance. To see examples of her work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes Carra
01/26/2024
497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes Carra
Today on the show I have a double episode. We start by talking to podcast host Rebecca Ickes Carra about joining the Brickyard Podcast Network. Her podcast The Makers Playbook focuses on the business of art and “what it’s really like to make a living from the things we make.” Season five of the podcast launches next week with an interview with Archie Bray Foundation director Rebecca Harvey. Subscribe to The Maker's Playbook now on your favorite podcast app. In the second part of our interview, I talk with Michael Middleton, a multifaceted creative who has written plays, designed video games, and worked in consultanting. In the interview we talk about how a family connection to ceramics lead him to collect a broad range of studio makers and artists. You can see his collection at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page! The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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496: Kyungmin Park on a multifaceted approach to the figure
01/18/2024
496: Kyungmin Park on a multifaceted approach to the figure
Today on the show I talk with Kyungmin Park. In our interview we talk about how an early interest in animation led her to figure sculpture, how she approaches identity through the work, and settling down in Massachusetts after moving fifteen times in the eighteen years she has lived in the United States. Park is an Associate Professor at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. To see examples of her work visit . As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it’s totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page! The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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495: Brad Schwieger on using subtractive methods to find form
01/11/2024
495: Brad Schwieger on using subtractive methods to find form
Today on the show I talk with Brad Schwieger. He has recently retired from Ohio University, where he helped guide the ceramic program for over thirty years. In our interview we talk about creating a rigorous learning environment, using subtractive methods to find form, and transitioning to full time studio work in retirement. In the interview we also talk about the design of his studio, which you can find out more about in the December 2022 Studio Visit in Ceramics Monthly at ceramicartsnetwork.org. As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it’s totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page. The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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494: Matt Katz on understanding ceramic chemistry
01/04/2024
494: Matt Katz on understanding ceramic chemistry
Today on the show I talk with Matt Katz, who along with his wife Rose, is one of the co-founders of Ceramics Materials Workshop. They offer online classes in ceramics chemistry, which are utilized by artists and students around the world. In our interview we talk about his path from maker to researcher, how to make chemistry exciting for students, and the podcast For Flux Sake, which Matt is cohost on. For more information visit or . As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it’s totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page! The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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493: Kim Dickey on the power of ornamentation
12/21/2023
493: Kim Dickey on the power of ornamentation
Today on the show I talk with sculptor Kim Dickey. She uses the structures and flora of the garden as a springboard to create large-scale sculpture and installation. In our interview we talk about her use of brocage, the feminist claiming of space through ornamentation, and her recent solo show Auguries at the Robischon Gallery in Denver, CO. To see examples of her work visit Dickey is a Professor of Art at the University of Colorado Boulder. Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I’m having a merch sale, including our brand-new long sleeve t-shirt hoodie. It’s made from a soft triblend fabric that stretches with you while keeping you warm in the studio. Use the code REDCLAYRAMBLER at checkout to get 20% off your purchase at . One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a comment and a review on your favorite podcast. Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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492: Doug Peltzman on nourishing the kernel of a new idea
12/07/2023
492: Doug Peltzman on nourishing the kernel of a new idea
Today on the show I welcome back Doug Peltzman. A few years ago he made a major shift in his studio practice, essentializing his approach to surface design to create a new aesthetic. In our interview we talk about following the kernel of an idea, and re-engaging his customers after a major change in the studio. To see examples of his work visit . Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I’m having a merch sale, including our brand new long sleeve t-shirt hoodie. It’s made from a soft triblend fabric that stretches with you while keeping you warm in the studio. Use the code REDCLAYRAMBLER at checkout to get 20% off your purchase at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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491: Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt on Endless Ground
11/30/2023
491: Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt on Endless Ground
Today on the show I welcome back Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt. In our interview we talk about the themes in their exhibition Endless Ground now on display at the Penland Gallery. The exhibition features figure sculpture, a large-scale slip painting, and collections of vessels that are decorated with slips and wax resist decoration. To see the exhibition visit . Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I’m having a merch sale, including our brand new long sleeve t-shirt hoodie. It’s made from a soft triblend fabric that stretches with you while keeping you warm in the studio. Use the code REDCLAYRAMBLER at checkout to get 20% off your purchase at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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490: Daugherty and Rothshank on starting a nonprofit
11/16/2023
490: Daugherty and Rothshank on starting a nonprofit
Today on the show I talk with Trevor Daugherty and Justin Rothshank, cofounders of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance. The group has over sixty members and organizes a variety of ceramics programing in the region, including the Michiana Pottery Tour. In our interview we talk about the process of founding a nonprofit, ceramics in the Michiana region, and fundraising for new organizations. For more information visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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489: Dirk Staschke on uncanny realism
11/09/2023
489: Dirk Staschke on uncanny realism
Today on the show I talk with Dirk Staschke. His recent work draws from Dutch Vanitas paintings, often incorporating ceramic frames that are portals into the inner world of the sculpture. In our interview we talk about exploring dark humor and beauty simultaneously, and having the patience for new ideas to solidify over time. To see examples of his work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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488: Jonathan Christensen Caballero on mining local histories for his work
10/26/2023
488: Jonathan Christensen Caballero on mining local histories for his work
Today on the show I talk with Jonathan Christensen Caballero. He pays homage to local Latino histories through his mixed media sculptures. In our interview we talk about his interest in local history, the practical aspects of showing large scale sculptures, and his blend of fibers and ceramics. For more information visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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487: Haakon Lenzi on marbleizing slip
10/18/2023
487: Haakon Lenzi on marbleizing slip
Today on the show I talk with Haakon Lenzi. A life-long New Yorker, Haakon makes slipware pots from his studio in East Harlem. In our interview we talk about marbleizing slip on the surface of a pot, sustaining a career in the city, and the value of community building through sales and tours. Haakon has participated in the Hudson Valley Pottery tour since its beginning. You can find him this weekend October 21st and 22nd as a guest of Doug Peltzman for the 7th annual HVP tour. . To see examples of his work visit . I’m excited to be cohosting a live taping of this podcast, with Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard of the Kiln Sitters, this Friday October 20th at the New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. If you are in the Ottawa area, come on out to the conference and say hello at the taping. I’ll be demonstrating at the conference, as well as showing work, so I hope to see you there. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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486: Catherine White on monoprinting with wood ash
10/12/2023
486: Catherine White on monoprinting with wood ash
Today on the show I talk with Catherine White. Her wood fired vessels incorporate firing patterns from her anagama kiln and text from poetry that she monoprints with ash onto the pot’s surfaces. In our interview we talk about her triumvirate of painting, pottery, and movement, as well as, learning the geography of a wood kiln. To see examples of her work visit . This episode concludes with an excerpt from the panel discussion “The Thread you Follow” from the last NC wood fire conference in 2022. White organized the panel featuring Naomi Dalglish, Lindsay Oesterritter, and Linda Christianson. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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485: Bryan Hopkins on low-fire porcelain
10/03/2023
485: Bryan Hopkins on low-fire porcelain
Today on the show I talk with Bryan Hopkins. You probably know him from his exquisite porcelain vessels, but you might not have guessed some of those forms are made from low-fire porcelain. In our interview we talk about formulating low-fire translucent porcelains and how he uses a neodymium grate magnet to create speck free clay bodies. To see examples of his work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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484: Alex Thullen on iridescent luster glazes
09/28/2023
484: Alex Thullen on iridescent luster glazes
Today on the show I talk with Alex Thullen. In his role as ceramic materials engineer at he maintains their line of glazes, including iridescent lusters. In our interview we talk about the mechanics of luster, how the timing of reduction effects glazes, and how his work continues research that dates back to the early 1900’s when Mary Chase Perry Stratton started the pottery in Detroit, MI. Listen back to episode 204 for more history on one of America’s oldest pottery companies. To see examples of the glazes we discussed today visit . A few weeks ago, my friend Paul () crushed his eye while wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There’s a Go Fund Me to help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your support. Visit to donate. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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483: Renata Cassiano on literature, portals, and intuition
09/21/2023
483: Renata Cassiano on literature, portals, and intuition
Today on the show I talk with Renata Cassiano. Her ceramic sculptures are non-objective accumulations often dealing with ideas of connection and translation. In our interview we talk about reusing older work to create new forms, using a concrete saw to shape fired ceramics, and the influence of literature on her understanding of self and art. Cassiano is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Arkansas School of Art. To see examples of her work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art A few weeks ago, my friend Paul () crushed his eye while wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There’s a Go Fund Me to help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your support. Visit to donate.
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482: Paul Andrew Wandless on a unified style across mediums
09/14/2023
482: Paul Andrew Wandless on a unified style across mediums
Today on the show I talk with Paul Andrew Wandless. His multidisciplinary career includes sculpture, print making, leather work, and ceramics. In our interview we talk about labor as subject matter, establishing a style across multiple mediums, and the influence of his mentors Victor Spinski and James Tanner. Wandless has authored multiple books including Image Transfer on Clay, and is the coauthor of Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques. To see examples of his work, follow on Instagram. Two weeks ago, my friend Paul () crushed his eye while wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There’s a Go Fund Me to help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your support. Visit to donate. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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481: Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera on making a living as an emerging artist
09/06/2023
481: Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera on making a living as an emerging artist
Today on the show I talk with and . They were chosen for the AVPT Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists, a program started this year to provide financial support and mentorship. In our interview we talk about their style of making, balancing labor-intensive practices with the need to make a living, and how they prepared for their first major sale at the Asparagus Valley Pottery Tour last April. The deadline for this year’s AVPT fellowship is October 1st and you can apply through . Over the past few years major changes have been happening in ceramic departments across the U.S. As of the release of this episode, the president of West Virginia University has proposed shutting down their ceramic department along with other visual arts programs. If you would like to show your support for the program visit . To find out more about the proposed cuts visit Studio Potter to Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art .
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480: Lucy Fagella on embracing studio cycles
08/30/2023
480: Lucy Fagella on embracing studio cycles
Today on the show I talk with Lucy Fagella. She makes a variety of functional pots from her Western Massachusetts studio, including pots for the kitchen and a line of memorial urns. In our interview we talk about the cycles of the studio, glaze development, and her path to making memorial objects. You can find more about Lucy at . We also discuss the history of the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail and their Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists. The deadline for this year’s fellowship is October 1st and you can apply through . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art .
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479: Glenn Barkley on his book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms
08/25/2023
479: Glenn Barkley on his book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms
Today on the show I talk with Glenn Barkley about his new book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms. He chooses 113 objects in the collections of major Australian and New Zealand museums to establish a broad survey of ceramic history. In our interview we talk about his research process and the unique stories these objects hold. To find out more about Glenn’s career as a maker and curator listen back to episode 227 of the podcast. To purchase the book visit . Many thanks to everyone that donated or purchased a piece in support of the Brickyard Network. Together we raised over $3,000 to support our programming through the Archie Bray Foundation. We continue to welcome donations throughout the year at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 The Bray The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art .
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478: Brickyard Network 2nd Anniversary with Michael Kline and Adrienne Eliades
08/17/2023
478: Brickyard Network 2nd Anniversary with Michael Kline and Adrienne Eliades
Today on the show we have a special episode to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Brickyard Network. To raise money for the network, sixteen artists have donated work for an auction and fundraiser. Two of those kind folks, Michael Kline and Adrienne Eliades, join the show today to help us celebrate. We talk about favorite historical works, breakthrough moments in the studio, and their favorite podcasts. To bid on the work that Michael and Adrienne donated visit . A big thank you to all the listeners that listen and support the Brickyard Network. To find out more visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. Join more than 50 potters for the 12th annual Michiana Pottery Tour, September 23 and 24 in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan . The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 900 artists. .
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477: Adam Chau on using A.I.
08/09/2023
477: Adam Chau on using A.I.
Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with artist, curator, and podcaster Adam Chau. We talk about using artificial intelligence to generate faux historical images, and how this work might reshape the way we think about queer history. We also discuss season two of his podcast and the work he does as director of exhibitions for NCECA. To see images of his work visit . We are excited to be celebrating the 2nd birthday of the with an online auction and fundraiser. Sixteen artists have donated work to help us raise money to support the network. If you are a fan of our podcasts don’t miss this chance to buy work from Sarah Pike, Roberto Lugo, Adrienne Eliades, Michael Kline, and many others. Bidding will start on the network’s birthday August 16th and ends August 18th. To find out more visit us at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 900 artists. .
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476: Frank James Fisher on establishing a visual language
08/03/2023
476: Frank James Fisher on establishing a visual language
Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Frank James Fisher. His work in advertising as a graphic designer has influenced his use of text and printing in his ceramics work. In our interview we talk about using UV plates for printing on ceramics, developing press molds for ultra-thin slab work, and the value of labor in pricing. To find out more about Frank visit . We are excited to be celebrating the 2nd birthday of the with an online auction and fundraiser. Sixteen artists have donated work to help us raise money to support the network. If you are a fan of our podcasts don’t miss this chance to buy work from Sarah Pike, Roberto Lugo, Adrienne Eliades, Michael Kline, and many others. Bidding will start on the network’s birthday August 16th and ends August 19th. To find out more visit us at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 900 artists. .
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475: Anika Major on her approach to painting the figure
07/29/2023
475: Anika Major on her approach to painting the figure
Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Seattle artist Anika Major. Her pottery features paintings of female figures created with subtle layers of watered-down underglazes. She says of the work, “Each character is a heroine within the space of the pot and allows me to explore my own perspectives of domestic comforts and eroticism.” In the interview we talk about the Cow Babe theme of her recent exhibition and making art celebrating queer identity. We also discuss moving to the Pacific Northwest and building community at , where she is the studio manager. To see her work visit . We are excited to be celebrating the 2nd birthday of the with an online auction and fundraiser. Sixteen artists have donated work to help us raise money to support the network. If you are a fan of our podcasts don’t miss this chance to buy work from Sarah Pike, Roberto Lugo, Adrienne Eliades, Michael Kline, and many others. Bidding will start on the network’s birthday August 16th and ends August 19th. To find out more visit us at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent The Bray Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art .
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