Norm Hines

Biography to Display:

1938 Born New York, New York

2016 Died Claremont, California

EDUCATION

1961 BA Fine Art, English, Pomona College, Claremont, California

1963 MFA Sculpture and Ceramics, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1961-2016 Studio Artist

1969-1973 Assistant Dean of Admissions, Pomona College, Claremont, California

1969-2000 Professor, Ceramics and Sculpture, Pomona College, Claremont, California

BIOGRAPHY

Norm Hines is known for slab-built stoneware functional vessel forms and large scale sculptures. A wood kiln is used for the ceramic pieces with the addition of soda ash for the glaze firing. Surface techniques include hand carved texture in the greenware stage.

Aside from his work in clay, Hines also worked with metals and stone. In addition to his studio practice, Hines founded the ceramics program at Pomona College, Claremont, California.

Public Collections

Public Collections to Display:

Scripps College, Claremont, California

Richard Greene Linear Park, Arlington, Texas

Website(s):

https://normhines.com/

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