Peter Beasecker

1957 Born Toledo, Ohio

EDUCATION

—BS Miami University, Oxford Ohio

1987 MFA Ceramics, The New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, New York

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1992-2009 Professor of Art, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas

2009—Professor of Art, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES

1977 International Workshop of Ceramic Art, Tokoname Japan

BIOGRAPHY

Peter Beasecker is known for primarily wheel thrown porcelain utilitarian objects: teapots, cups, tumblers, etc. He often creates pieces in sets: nesting bowls, sets of bowls, and double vases. He continued the idea of relationship pottery in later work: small porcelain bowls in larger stoneware containers, or carriers, and porcelain slabs.

“Beasecker’s recent work has concentrated on ‘carriers’, dark stoneware vessels holding numerous porcelain cups or bowls. He also continues his porcelain work making simple plates, bowls, and vases.” (http://peter-beasecker.com 8 19 2016  10:45 p.m.)

Peter Beasecker’s studies at Alfred were influenced by his mentors Val Cushing, Jack Troy, and Richard Roth.

In 1977, Beasecker lived in Japan and participated in the International Workshop of Ceramic Art in Tokoname, Japan. In 2003, he received an NCECA International Travel Grant to travel to China.