Barbara Sebastian

1942 Born San Diego, California

EDUCATION

1965 BA physical Education/Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley, California

1982 BFA Ceramics, San Jose State University, San Jose, California

1985 MFA Sculpture, San Jose State University, San Jose, California

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1975—Studio Potter, Fairfax, California

Barbara Sebastian is known for a range of work including small ceramic jars, bird shaped teapots, and architectural-scale clay murals.

The small jars are wheel thrown and carved to create a fluid surface illustrating water, lightening or atmosphere. The teapots in the form of a raven visually reflect an experience she had in Japan with a raven and a persimmon. In her large scale murals, and "wallworks," Sebastian explores abstraction, color and the material qualities of fired clay. These large-scale works are often done for corporate commissions.