The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
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Chester Nicodemus
1901 Born Barberton, Ohio
1990 Died Ohio
EDUCATION
1923 Cleveland Art School, Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1925-1930 Professor, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Ohio
Professor, Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University), Springfield, Ohio
1930- Columbus Art School (now the Columbus College of Art and Design), Columbus, Ohio
1932 Dean, Columbus Art School (now the Columbus College of Art and Design), Columbus, Ohio
1943-1973 Proprietor, Nicodemus Ferro-Stone Ceramics, Clintonville, Ohio
BIOGRAPHY
Chester Nicodemus is known for mold-made small earthenware birds created with locally sourced clay. Nicodemus also made functional pottery, such as teapots and pitchers, and small animal sculptures.
Nicodemus founded and produced his ceramics at Nicodemus Ferro-Stone Ceramics in Clintonville, Ohio. Upon his death all molds were destroyed.
Nicodemus was also known for large scale bronze sculpture such as fountains.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Zanesville Art Museum, Zanesville, Ohio
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Hyatt, Shirley. “Chester Nicodemus.” Clintonville History, Sept. 12, 2008. https://clintonvillehistory.com/chester-nicodemus/
 | Southern Highland Craft Guild |
“NICODEMVS” (U is shaped like V), inscribed
Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified April 13, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/nicodemus
