The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
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Gary Schlappal
1951 Born Cleveland, Ohio
EDUCATION
1972 BFA Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
1976 MFA Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
Commercial Illustrator, advertising
Professor, Kent State, Kent, Ohio
Professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Professor, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Professor, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
1993-onward Full time Studio Potter, Fredericksburg, Maryland
BIOGRAPHY
Gary Schlappal is known for stoneware, brightly colored earthenware, and mixed media sculptures and wall pieces. Schlappal’s ceramics have abstract carvings and glaze designs.
After graduating with a BFA in 1972, Schlappal worked in commercial illustrating and advertising before returning to school to pursue a career in ceramics. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
England, Marlene. “Gary Schlappal.” Ceramics Monthly 49, no. 4 (Apr 2001).
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa
The Clevelanad Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
BIBLIOGRAPHY
England, Marlene. “Gary Schlappal.” Ceramics Monthly 49, no. 4 (Apr 2001).
Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified September 13, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/marks/schlappal
