WHO IS Ben?
What's his deal?
My journey in ceramics spans 30 years now. During this time, I've had many influences, tremendous teachers, supportive family and friends, and an incredible array of connections within the ceramic art community. I feel tremendously grateful for everything that this collection of experiences has brought me, especially as I branch out and broaden my studio practice.
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My current work is all functional, artisanal pottery. For the last few years I've seen a series of repeated, surface motifs boiling to the top of my forms. Pattern, gesture, the figure, and curvature are all elements I lean into as a pot reveals itself to me.
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Grace matters.
My firing process is as abstract and unpredictable as it gets. But that's why it's so fitting to the work that I make: Trust is a huge aspect to both the forming and the firing, and I think that's a beautiful thing.
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Ultimately, I've learned to let go of a lot control on both ends - a piece ultimately finds its shape, and the kiln will reach temp. I'm very much along for the ride in both instances.
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Enjoy poking around on this site a bit and I hope you keep in touch. Who knows, maybe we'll be chucking wood together someday.
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You never know.
- Ben
