Bruce
Johnson Clay Studio- Artist Statement and Biography
My passion for pottery began in 1983
when I began my study of Ceramic Art in
North Carolina. Upon graduation, I
returned to Wisconsin to accept a
position with one of the nation’s
largest producers of handmade pottery.
During my 10 years of experience there,
I refined my throwing
skills and was
given the title Master Potter, of which
I am honored.
Bruce Johnson Clay Studio was founded
in 1993. Today I draw from these
experiences to design and create
Decorative Ceramic Art. The spontaneity
of the American Style Raku process
allows for the combination of fire, clay
and air.
Raku represents my desire to provide
an interactive and meaning-ful part in
others’ lives. The success of this
technique is based as much on my
intuition as it is on science. . . and
since the coloration and patterns come
from the action of the flames, no two
Raku pots will ever be alike! |
