The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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—Born Doylestown, Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
2003AA Liberal Arts, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho
2006BFA Ceramics, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
2010MFA Ceramics, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
APPRENTICESHIPS & RESIDENCIES
2006-2008Artist in Residence, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2011Artist in Residence, Da Wang Culture Highland, Shenzhen, China
2012Artist in Residence, the Zentrum für Keramik, Berlin, Germany
2014Artist in Residence, The International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemét, Hungary
2016Artist in Residence, The Jingdezhen International Studio, Jingdezhen, China
2017Invited Artist Program, Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, Helena, Montana
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
2004-2005Production Potter, Wild Rose Pottery, Victor, Montana
2005-2006Production Potter, Kotula Clay, Corvallis, Montana
2010-2014Ceramics Studio Manager, Instructor of Record, Grand Valley State University. Allendale, Michigan
2014—Professor of Craft and Material Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Blair Clemo is known for functional pottery and decorative vessels. Clemo is best known for a body of works entitled 'Deco'. These pieces are hand-built using a combination of wheel-thrown elements and press-molded elements.
Many of the press molds used by Clemo show his interest in period architectural ornamentation. Pieces in the Deco series are created using red earthenware or stoneware and are glazed using a manganese-saturated glaze that gives the vessel, on first glance, the appearance of ornate silver work.
Public Collections
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred University, Alfred New York
College of Southern Idaho Permanent Collection. Department of Art, Twin Falls, Idaho
Montana Museum of Arts and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
Red Wing Pottery Museum, Red Wing, Minnesota
Bibliography
Tourtillott, Suzanne J. E. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2006.
Citation: Kuratnick, Jeffrey. "The Marks Project." Last modified January 21, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/marks/clemo