The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
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George Handy
1954 Born
EDUCATION
1976BS University of New Hampshire, Plymouth, New Hampshire
1984-1985 Post Baccalaureate work, studio art, University of North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina
APPRENTICESHIPS
1977 Apprenticeship with Richard Hensley and Donna Polseno, Roanoke, Virginia
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
—Studio potter
BIOGRAPHY
George Handy’s work includes ceramic and mixed media. He is known for thrown and altered work which show both low and high relief carving. Some nonfunctional bowls have gold leaf on the interiors. Dinnerware pieces are decorated using multi-colored broad underglaze brush strokes on a white ground.
In addition, Handy created a number of large high relief murals using various non-clay materials. These murals can be seen in public spaces through the south eastern United States.
The surfaces of his vessels and murals carry characteristic design elements and relief work.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC.
UNCA Justice Center, Asheville, North Carolina
BIBLIOGRAPHY
“The Arts of Craft.” Endless Vacation Magazine (October 1992).
Boswell, Thom. Making and Decorating Fantastic Frames: More Than 100 Unusual Techniques & Projects. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1993.
“Crafts in WNC: Hand-Made with Heart.” Blur Ridge Journal, September 1993.
“George Handy: Work of the Artist.” Video. Abbey Road Productions for UNC-TV, 2001.
Gess, Terry. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 2006.
Giorgini, Frank. Handmade Tiles: Designing, Making, Decorating. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1994.
King, Peter. Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter: Designing, Building, Installing. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1999.
“Local Art Goes to Broadway.” Asheville Citizen-Times, June 1992.
McDaniel, Lydia and Tim Barnwell. Asheville: A View from the Top. Community Communications Corp. 1996.
“NC Artists for the 90’s.” Greensboro News & Record, January 1991.
“Tampering with Teapots.” Asheville Citizen-Times, May 1992.
Triplett, Kathy. Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching, Coiling, Extruding, Molding, Slip Casting, Slab Work. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1997.
Tourtillott, Suzanne J. 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 2006.
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