The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
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Posey Bacopoulos
EDUCATION
UnknownBS European History, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES
1987Anderson Ranch, Snowmass, Colorado
1988, 1989, 1991, 1992Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina
1992University of Georgia Study Abroad, Cortona, Italy
1994Postbaccalaureate student, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
2009Artists Invite Artists Residency, Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, Montana
WORK EXPERIENCE
PresentStudio Potter, New York, New York
BIOGRAPHY
Posey Bacopoulos is known for functional tablewares with brightly colored surface decoration. Her pots combine thrown, altered and hand-built sections that are assembled to create novel forms. She uses low fired terra cotta clay with a majolica surface technique.
Bacopoulos' approach to majolica involves the use of a smooth, opaque white glaze of Zircopax, a replacement for the traditional tin glaze, to which colorants are applied in a thin wash to create colorful decoration. Occasionally, she incorporates gold decals in addition to the majolica decoration.
Bacopoulos' work explores the relationship between surface decoration, form and function. Her motifs, shapes and colors reflect her interest in textiles and interior design.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall Arts Center, Hamilton, Bermuda
Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, Colorado
University Museum, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, Connecticut
Yixing Ceramic Museum, Yixing , China
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Hemanchandra, Ray, editor Julia Galloway, juror.500 Vases. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 2010.
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_________________, editor, Terry Guess, juror. 500 Pitchers. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 2005.
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_________________,editor, Linda Arbuckle, juror. 500 Plates & Chargers. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 2007.
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"Posey" etched into glaze with glaze in a different color underneath
"Posey" written in black
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