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Phyllis J. Roderer
- specializing in Raku, Horsehair and Smokefired Art Pottery.-
has been a juried member of the Torpedo Factory since 1995.
She received much of her training in pottery at the Art League
School and credits Dennis Davis of the Torpedo Factory for
introducing her to the art of Raku. Most recently she has
introduced the horsehair and smoke-fired pottery to her line
of work.
"My current fascination with horsehair
and smoke-fired pottery comes from my deep respect and admiration
for the Southwest American Indian pueblo potters. I feel somehow
connected to the spirit of these potters as I painstakingly
burnish the fragile round shapes to a smooth satin finish.
And the warm monotone colors that are achieved by firing with
organic materials spark fond memories of my visits to the
sun-drenched hills of Taos and Sante Fe. My intent is not
to copy the art of the Pueblo potters. I wish only to open
myself to their spirit and allow that influence to guide me
as I work with the clay and contemplate our universal connection
this planet we call Earth."
"Treat the earth well: it was
not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by
your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors,
we borrow it from our Children." Ancient Indian Proverb
Phyllis' Art Studies Include: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
and Ceramics
- Wittenburg University, Springfield,
OH
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Alexandria, VA
- Penland School of Crafts, Penland,
NC
- The Art League, Alexandria, VA
- The Corcoran, Washington, DC
Teaching Experience - Wheel Throwing (beginners
and intermediate) and Raku Workshops
- Arlington Co. Parks and Recreation
- Fairfax Co. Adult Education
- Fort Belvoir - Recreation
- Creative Clay Studios
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