Bill Lee

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EDUCATION

1979 BA Sculpture, Painting, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia

1985-1987 Non-Degree Program in Ceramics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1977— Sculptor

1993— Sole Proprietor, Principal Potter, Genesis Studios, Knoxville, Tennessee

BIOGRAPHY

Bill Lee is known for hand-built earthenware utilitarian and decorative ceramics. His work is slab-built utilizing paper, plastic or cardboard templates. Among a variety of functional and decorative forms, Lee is known for his signature left-handed mugs and teapots. Work is most often glazed with gloss blue or green glaze and fired to 1900˚Fahrenheit in an electric kiln.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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McRary, Amy. “Clay Sculptor Brings Engineering Background to Play in His Work.” Go Knoxville, November 6, 2009.