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Ronald John Larsen, Ronald Larsen, Ron Larsen

Biography to Display: 

Born 1937

 

EDUCATION

1957 BS Math, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

1959 MS Math, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

1963 PhD Mathematics, Stanford University, Stanford, California

 

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1977 – 1978 Professor, Mathematics, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York

1978 – 2019 Studio Potter, Crary Mills Pottery, Crary Mills, New York

 

BIOGRAPHY

Ronald Larsen is best known for functional wheel thrown stoneware pottery. He produced pottery until 2019.

Larsen co-founded the Arts Council Studio Tour and has been involved with the St. Lawrence Country Arts Council, Potsdam, New York.

Larson also pursued nature photography.

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliography to Display: 

Larsen, Ronald. A Potter’s Companion. Imagination, Originality, and Craft. Rochester, Vermont: Park Street Press 1992.

 

Artist's Studio: Crary Mills Pottery

 

 

Center for CraftCenter For Craft

 

 

AMOCA American Museum of Ceramic ArtAMOCA American Museum of Ceramic Art

 

Typical Marks

Circular mark stamped in unglazed area on wall of pot, just above base of pot, also unglazed. Cursive letters in mark may resemble an R and an L.

1992
Spaghetti Jar and Lid
Date: 1992
Form: Jar
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Thrown
Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.6 x 14.5 inches
Surface Technique: Glaze
American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society, 2004.2.241
Photo: TMP
American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society, 2004.2.241
Photo: TMP
1992
Photo: TMP

Citation: Lange, Hanna. "The Marks Project." Last modified April 24, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/larsen