Gina Anderson

1947 Born Evanston, Illinois

EDUCATION

1970 BA Art History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

1977 MS Ceramics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1976–1991 Sole Proprietor, Big Witch Pottery, Knoxville, Tennessee

BIOGRAPHY

Gina Anderson is known for creating functional  wares; signature forms include double spouted wine coolers, and oil lamps. The work is wheel-thrown using stoneware clay. In the leather hard stage finger-formed clay buttons are applied at the attachment points of handles. Surface design is developed in the greenware state using the application of colored slips and iron stain. Anderson's glazes range from egg shell to gloss surfaces.

A prominent feature in Anderson's work is the remnant of throwing rings. These ridges created on the surface of the pot are made by the maker's fingers as clay is pulled up from the base of the pot as the wheel turns, creating the desired form with horizontal surface shadows-throwing rings. Glaze firing is completed using a high fire propane gas kiln, fired to 2,350 degrees Fahrenheit. Finished glazes appear as earth toned, cream with blue accents, or intense red to gray, respectively. 

Public Collections

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

Southern Highland Craft Guild