Ceramic Art

Item Description

Large Serving Bowl

Stoneware

5"H x 11-3/4"diameter

Utilitarian ceramics in recognizable forms are the corner stone of the work by artist Matt Kelleher. His earth toned glazes reveal qualities of fluidity, motion and translucency.

"Simplicity is the key. My work is built on consideration. There is no shock, no glitz and no glamour. There is a subtle balance of geometry in form, a comparison of symmetry and asymmetry in decoration, and a warm, serene surface. Softly, the work asks for the viewer's attention. Each piece is ready for a conversation and willing to be part of a greater surrounding. Utilitarian objects are accessible and universal. Their forms are recognizable and their utility makes them inclusive. I choose to make utilitarian objects in order to use these characteristics as a foundation of my ideas. This decision invites the viewer to discover my visual and tactile interests."- Matt Kelleher

Kelleher received his BFA degree from the Kansas City Art Institute (MO), his MA degree from the University of Northern Iowa and his MFA degree from the University of Nebraska. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States including the Mint Museum of Craft + Design (NC) as well as the Letterkenny Arts Center (Ireland). KelleherÂÂA?s ceramics are in the permanent collections of the Yixing Ceramics Museum (China), the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts (MT) and the Wichita Center for the Arts (KS). Matt currently works from his studio in North Carolina.

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Item Special Note

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