The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
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Mary Lou Alberetti
Born Danbury, Connecticut
EDUCATION
—MFA Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
—Artist
—Professor Emerita, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
BIOGRAPHY
Mary Lou Alberetti is known for ceramic and mixed media sculptural reliefs inspired by both abstract and representational references to architecture and history.
Alberetti says, “I create works in which I hope to distill both the beauty and lessons of antiquity, as I explore how the fragments of a culture embody its aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings.” Her reliefs are often influenced by her many travels to Italy, Spain, France, Turkey and Ireland. She is a Professor Emerita at Southern Connecticut State University.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Arizona State University, Art Museum, Tempe, Arizona
East Rock Park, New Haven Cultural Commission, New Haven, Connecticut
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, Massachusetts
General Electric World Headquarters, Fairfield, Connecticut
HBO Corporate Headquarters, Fairfield, Connecticut
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Alberetti, Mary Lou. ” Italian Architectural Influence.” Ceramics Monthly (June/July/August 1991).
King, Peter Architectural Ceramics New York: Lark Books, 1999.
Nigrosh, Leon I. Claywork: Form and Idea in Ceramic Design. Worcester, MA: Davis Publications, 1983.
Nigrosh, Leon I. Sculpting Clay. Worcester, MA: Davis Publications, 1992.
Nord, Kristin, “The Alberettis at CWAC.” Artscope (July/August 2015).
Rooney, E. Ashley. Artists’ Homes and Studio, Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, LTD., 2014
______________ .100 Artists of New England, Atlglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, LTD., 2011
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.maryloualberetti.com/
"Alberetti" written in cursive, edged into wet clay at the bottom of the foot.
"Alberetti" written in cursive, in black after firing at the bottom of the foot.
Citation: "The Marks Project." Last modified July 1, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/alberetti
