Zach Anglin
22-Piece Dinnerware Set
Artist Statement
My motivation for creating this body of work comes from my interest in functional vessels and traditional ceramic items such as plates, bowls, and cups. I really admire the idea that something I made with my own hands could be a part of someone鈥檚 everyday life or have a place in their home. I am interested in making a personal connection between myself as the maker of the object and the user of each individual piece.
My work revolves around the idea that I can create a sense of fluidity and personality on the surface of each piece, while also allowing the user to draw the conclusion that each vessel was handmade. I do this through the application of clay slip, which allows me to create a fluid surface quality that adds personality and character. The fluid surface allows the user to see each piece as once being a malleable material that was shaped and altered by human hands.
Thesis Committee Members
- Professor Robert Long, Chair
- Professor Rowan Haug
- Professor Ben Harvey
- Dinner Plates, Clay and Glaze, 1鈥 x 11鈥, 2023, $200
- Dessert Plates, Clay and Glaze, 1鈥 x 8鈥, 2023, $120
- Bowls, Clay and Glaze, 3.5鈥 x 7.5鈥, 2023, $160
- Pitcher and Cups, Clay and Glaze, Varied Sizes, 2023, $220
- Butter Bell Croc, Clay and Glaze, 4.25鈥 x 4.25鈥, 2023, $60
- Salt 鈥榥鈥 Pepper Shakers, Clay and Glaze, 2鈥 x 5鈥, 2023, $50
- Candlesticks, Clay and Glaze, 1鈥 x 6.25鈥, 2023, $40
