Chester Nicodemus

Biography to Display:

1901 Born Barberton, Ohio

1990 Died Ohio

EDUCATION

1923 Cleveland Art School, Cleveland, Ohio

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1925-1930 Professor, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Ohio

Professor, Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University), Springfield, Ohio

1930- Columbus Art School (now the Columbus College of Art and Design), Columbus, Ohio

1932 Dean, Columbus Art School (now the Columbus College of Art and Design), Columbus, Ohio

1943-1973 Proprietor, Nicodemus Ferro-Stone Ceramics, Clintonville, Ohio

BIOGRAPHY

Chester Nicodemus is known for mold-made small earthenware birds created with locally sourced clay. Nicodemus also made functional pottery, such as teapots and pitchers, and small animal sculptures.

Nicodemus founded and produced his ceramics at Nicodemus Ferro-Stone Ceramics in Clintonville, Ohio. Upon his death all molds were destroyed.

Nicodemus was also known for large scale bronze sculpture such as fountains.

Public Collections

Public Collections to Display:

American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California

Zanesville Art Museum, Zanesville, Ohio

Bibliography

Bibliography to Display:

Hyatt, Shirley. “Chester Nicodemus.” Clintonville History, Sept. 12, 2008. https://clintonvillehistory.com/chester-nicodemus/

Southern Highland Craft Guild

Typical Marks

“NICODEMVS” (U is shaped like V), inscribed

ca 1960-1974

Pitcher

Date: ca 1960-1974

Materials: Earthenware
Method: Thrown
Dimensions: 4.7 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Surface Technique: Glaze

Photo: TMP

American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society. 2004.2.36.ab

Photo: TMP

Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified April 13, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/nicodemus

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Chester Nicodemus