Peter Hamann

Biography to Display:

1956 Born Basset, Nebraska

EDUCATION

1978 BA Art, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa

1988 Certificate of graduation,Tekisui Museum, Ashiya, Japan

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

Teacher, Dunedin School of Art, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand

Translator

Studio Potter

BIOGRAPHY

Peter Hamann is known for finely carved porcelain works. After throwing on a potters wheel, Hamann delicately manipulates and carves each form. Works are often finished with a simple translucent blue celadon glaze which highlights the linear carved surfaces.

Hamann lived in Japan since 1982. His inspiration for his delicate work comes from “the Japanese Kogei Association, the tea ceremony, and the mountains surrounding [of his] home.”1 Hamann was accepted into the prestigious Japan Art Crafts Association and remains its only Western member.

1 Hamann, Peter, “Studio Visit: Peter Hamann, Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan.” Ceramics Monthly 63, no 9 (November 2015): 30

Public Collections

Public Collections to Display:

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Waikato Art Museum, Hamilton, New Zealand

Bibliography

Bibliography to Display:

Hamann, Peter. “Studio Visit: Peter Hamann, Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan.” Ceramics Monthly, Nov. 2015, accessed Aug. 10, 2022. https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/ceramics-monthly/ceramics-monthly-article/Studio-Visit-Peter-Hamann-Sasayama-Hyogo-Japan#

“Alumnus Peter Hamann Achieves Solo Exhibition in New York City.” Graceland University, Sept. 27, 2018, accessed Aug. 10, 2022. https://www.graceland.edu/news/alumnus-peter-hamann-achieves-solo-exhibition-in-new-york-city/

“Artist Info: Peter Hamann.” Iowa State University: University Museums, accessed Aug. 10, 2022. https://emuseum.its.iastate.edu/people/2900/peter-hamann/objects?ctx=08e34227b24f7b4f0485d0d2d70ca930e9419e02&idx=6

Omitsu, Tak. “Mr. Peter Hamann Visited DIA and UMMA.” Japan Cultural Development, Jan. 19, 2020, accessed Aug. 10, 2022. https://jcd-mi.org/others/mr-peter-hamann-visited-dia-and-umma.html

“Peter Hamann ‘Carving White Translucence’.” Onishi Gallery, 2018, accessed Aug. 10, 2022. http://www.nyartbeat.com/event/2018/C49F

“Peter Hamann.” Solomon Dubnick Gallery, accessed Aug. 10, 2022. http://www.sdgallery.com/catalogs/hamann/gallery/

“Plate: Peter Hamann.” Waikato Museum, accessed Sept. 1, 2022. https://collection.waikatomuseum.org.nz/objects/18515/plate

Artist's Studio: Sasayama

Typical Marks

1979

Lidded Jar

Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
Dimensions: 1.75" x 3.25"
Surface Technique: Carved, Glaze

Photo: ISU

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, gift of Rae Reilly, um2019.20ab,09,2022,jb

Photo: ISU

Vase

Date: 1979

Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
Dimensions: 5.5" x 4.25"
Surface Technique: Glaze

Photo: ISU

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, gift of Geitel Winakor, um2007.123.09.2022,jb

Photo: ISU

1979

Wild Chrysanthemum Plates

Date: 2000

Materials: Porcelain
Method: Slab-Built
Surface Technique: Glaze

Photo: ISU

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, gift of Gary and Marlene Olson, um2015.56a-e,09,2022,jb

Photo: ISU

2000

Incense Burner

Date: 1987

Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze

Photo: ISU

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, gift of Gary and Marlene Olson, um2015.54a-b.09.2022,jb

Photo: ISU

1987

Covered Jewelry Box

Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
Dimensions: 1.75 " x 3.25"
Surface Technique: Glaze

Photo: ISU

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, gift of the estate of Geitel Winakor, um2011.364.09.2022.jb

Photo: ISU

Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified January 22, 2024. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/hamann

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Peter Hamann