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Alan Higinbotham

Alan Higinbotham lives in Albany, OR.

Artist's Statement

"Other than hand-cut tile for the sinks I make, all of my work is wheel-thrown. I use throwing techniques to exaggerate form, yielding pottery that is both useful and visually dynamic. I use a porcelain clay body and high fire to 2350 degrees F (Cone 10 to 11) in a gas kiln. A reduction (oxygen starved) firing is used to produce the vibrant copper reds and contrasting, rich, earthy tones. The celadon green pieces feature overlaid and incised details."

"Key influences on my work include being a teacher, my high school ceramics instructor, Dennis Staats in Oregon, and an intensive apprenticeship in the ancient pottery village of Bizen, Japan (1984-85) with Shuzo Ogawa.  "

This pottery is lead-free, dishwasher, microwave, and oven-safe.

Visit Alan Higinbotham's website.