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Matthew Patton

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PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

Potter

 

BIOGRAPHY

Matthew Patton is known for functional heel thrown and slab built stoneware and porcelain functional pottery high fired in reduction gas kiln. Patton is best known for his wall platters. Surface techniques include the overall application of deep reds, cobalt blues, and other brightly hued glazes in broad geometric patterns or organic designs. Patton considers each piece to mainly be a vehicle for expressive glazes[1].

Patton studied ceramics at the University of Washington and Central Washington State University before setting up a studio at Pottery Northwest in Seattle, Washington. Patton eventually set up a home studio outside of Seattle. 

 

[1] “Matthew Patton.” Mossy Creek Pottery, accessed Nov. 7, 2021, https://www.mossycreekpottery.com/matthew-patton  .  Last accessed: 14 December 2021

 

 

 

Public Collections

 

 

 

Center for CraftCenter For Craft

 

 

AMOCA American Museum of Ceramic ArtAMOCA American Museum of Ceramic Art

 

Typical Marks
1991
Wall Plaque with Spiral
Date: 1991
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Thrown and Altered
Dimensions: 2.5" h x 12.5" d
Surface Technique: Carved, Crackle Glaze
E John Bullard Collection
E John Bullard Collection
Bowl
Date: 1990
Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society, 2004.2.139
American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society, 2004.2.139

Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified April 6, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/patton