Hands in Clay Studio
Artist Statement
I graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (Ceramics) in 1999. Following my undergraduate, I spent 3 1/2 years working as an artist and art teacher in Australia. I have been working in functional pottery for the past 10 years and recently moved into slip casting various vessel forms. I use bamboo brushes to paint underglaze designs onto the vessel surface. Whilst living in Australia, I was greatly influenced by Asian and Australia art and culture. My designs are also a reflection of my childhood memories growing up in the Great Western Plains of Kansas. Many of my designs represent the strong connection I have with my family. Each vessel tells it's own story and is a story of my life experiences and interpretations.
Contact Information: Courtney Wilkens
Home Gallery: By appointment only please.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Email: courtneywilkens@mac.com