About

I am a potter currently in Bakersville, NC working at the Energy XChange.

I am just as awed by the way a leaf connects to its stem as I am the folds of a mountain range or bursts of clouds at sunset. I always view these things with an eye toward conserving and celebrating the environment by lessening our human impact. My work bears the mark of these values, resulting in uniquely designed pottery that is just as inviting to ponder and touch as it is to use and share.  While I pay equal attention to form, surface, and detail, my pottery is most celebrated for its elegantly carved or pressed patterns inspired by nature. Firing my wheel thrown stoneware and porcelain forms in a wood and soda kiln yields an ever changing palette of natural variations of color.

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Thank you for visiting my blog; a glimpse a view behind the scenes of my work in the clay studio, the inspirations I find in my time outdoors, and announcements of my upcoming events.

For a complete biography, artist statement and resume, please visit my website:
http://joytannerpottery.com/about