ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Charles Morrison fell for clay as a college junior, using his chops as a defensive end on the football field to pressure clay into shape.
The artist in residence at the Morean Center for Clay uses a coiling technique in his work.
“I just love, you know, making a hand-built pot, throwing some interesting textures on there and putting it in a wood fire,” said Morrison.
Fellow artist-in-residence Nina Samuels grew up near Savannah, and now she’s here.
Coastal life has informed her art. She created brightly colored buoy-type vessels and submerged them long enough for barnacle growth.
In addition to creating in their own professional working spaces, both artists also teach at the center during their time there.
“I like being able to share my passion for the clay with other people,” said Samuels.
“Anytime I can inspire someone to express themselves creatively,” said Morrison. “I feel like I’m doing a good job.”
They enjoy passing on the love of art — like the teachers and artists before them.
Virginia Johnson
Source link