Mark Zurbuchen

With every time that I touch clay, it responds, but it also has a mind of its own. I love to listen to the clay, and to help it become the form it 'wants'. The resulting art piece is a record of the conversation with the clay.

These are more than just happy accidents; my works are the result of carefully 'listening' to the clay, and guiding it to form. My explorations are focused on form, and comprise several series or veins of exploration.

I am educated in ceramics from both the technological standpoint (BS, MS, and PhD in Ceramic/Materials Engineering/Science) and from the artistic standpoint (Master Classes, Workshops). This combined background provides me with great freedom in exploring form to the fullest capability of the clay.

Artistic:
Wood-firing workshops by Ash and Flash.
Master Class under Laney Oxman MFA.
Master Classes under Jay "Jayzo" Strommen MFA.
Master Classes under Johanna Keogh MFA.

Technical:
PhD. Pennsylvania State University. 2002.
MS. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 1995.
BS. University of Missouri. 1993.

North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL.