Eileen G. Braun
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B. 1952, Boston, Massachusetts
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2007 Form, The Spruill Gallery, Atlanta, GA
100 Teapots III, Baltimore Clayworks Gallery, Baltimore, MD
Polka Dot, Mudfire Gallery, Decatur, GA
Drink It In, Worcester Craft Center, Worcester, MA
The State of Clay, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, MA
Silent Conversations, Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO
Emerging Artists, Vessels Gallery, Boston, MA
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ms. Braun grew up in Massachusetts. Her formal arts training began at C. W. Post College (Long Island New York) and continued on at Indiana University (Bloomington) from which she has a B. A. degree in Sculpture and Education. Ms. Braun has taught in public schools, served as Executive Director of a suburban New York Arts Center, and also has experience as a Museum Gift Buyer and Manager. Ms. Braun completes the majority of her work in her Atlanta home studio
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
The unifying theme of my ceramic work is growth. Through the subtle stretch of a vessel’s neck in exploration, or the serpentine thrust of a teapot stout – they are caught in the “stop-action” moment. My works often take on a playful biomorphic turn to animate themselves and project a haughty attitude.
In my world, traditional wheel thrown silhouettes are altered into bulbous shapes, grafted into the iconology of land-sea-air. My home studio is a perfect incubator. It is where I cross breed and graph a bird’s neck here or a crustacean there, capped with a mushroom. My mosaic of surface embellishments is heavily influenced by my fascination with 17th century Staffordshire Ceramics and my personal collection of Mid-century Hob-nail Milk Glass.
My functional work of bowls, pitchers, and salt and peppershakers continue my fascination with surface movement. This is achieved through surface projections, undulating leaves, and sgraffito surface markings. Producing multiple yet not identical forms allows me to regenerate, reflecting my deep appreciation of nature and the gardens that I cultivate.
I enjoy spending quality time with my creations of all sizes. Heavy surface embellishments offer me time to explore each one’s unique surface.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2007 Form, The Spruill Gallery, Atlanta, GA
100 Teapots III, Baltimore Clayworks Gallery, Baltimore, MD
Polka Dot, Mudfire Gallery, Decatur, GA
Drink It In, Worcester Craft Center, Worcester, MA
The State of Clay, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, MA
Silent Conversations, Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO
Emerging Artists, Vessels Gallery, Boston, MA
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ms. Braun grew up in Massachusetts. Her formal arts training began at C. W. Post College (Long Island New York) and continued on at Indiana University (Bloomington) from which she has a B. A. degree in Sculpture and Education. Ms. Braun has taught in public schools, served as Executive Director of a suburban New York Arts Center, and also has experience as a Museum Gift Buyer and Manager. Ms. Braun completes the majority of her work in her Atlanta home studio
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
The unifying theme of my ceramic work is growth. Through the subtle stretch of a vessel’s neck in exploration, or the serpentine thrust of a teapot stout – they are caught in the “stop-action” moment. My works often take on a playful biomorphic turn to animate themselves and project a haughty attitude.
In my world, traditional wheel thrown silhouettes are altered into bulbous shapes, grafted into the iconology of land-sea-air. My home studio is a perfect incubator. It is where I cross breed and graph a bird’s neck here or a crustacean there, capped with a mushroom. My mosaic of surface embellishments is heavily influenced by my fascination with 17th century Staffordshire Ceramics and my personal collection of Mid-century Hob-nail Milk Glass.
My functional work of bowls, pitchers, and salt and peppershakers continue my fascination with surface movement. This is achieved through surface projections, undulating leaves, and sgraffito surface markings. Producing multiple yet not identical forms allows me to regenerate, reflecting my deep appreciation of nature and the gardens that I cultivate.
I enjoy spending quality time with my creations of all sizes. Heavy surface embellishments offer me time to explore each one’s unique surface.