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THOMAS PERRY

HOUSTON

As a potter, I am attracted to the co-themes of the vessel’s use as
container and server for food and beverage and its metaphoric meaning
as container and server of space and spirit. I am awed and inspired by
the myriad forms that a variety of cultures and often unknown artists have
created throughout human history for everyday use and ritual functions. I
strive to pay homage to this rich history by challenging myself through my
work processes and personal interpretations to create both functional and
ritual ceramics that celebrate traditions past and present.

Among my inspiration sources are Asian bronzes — their surface designs,
patinas, and stories — and the Indigenous cultures of the Americas— the
land they interacted with as well as their pottery. These vessels link my
creative cycle to history, tradition, and the earth.

Bandelier Cliff Bowl
2021

Colored and White
Stoneware Clays,
Wheelthrown, Electric Fired
9” h x 9” d
1 lb.
$220