The Marks Project - A Marks Dictionary of American Studio Pottery, 1946 to Present

Jane Peiser

1932 Born

2022 Died Penland, NC

APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES

—Resident Program, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

—Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

BIOGRAPHY

Jane Peiser is known for multi colored porcelain hand build forms including small sculptures. She used this process to create intricate patterns and subtle color gradations.

This process results in unique pieces of visually complex integral patterns. Often pattern gives way to representational scenes filled with flowers and animals. She uses relief pieces of either solid colored clay or patterns to add another dimension to her work. Most of her work is salt glazed.

Public Collections

American Museum of Ceramic Art, AMOCA, Pomona, California

rosenfieldcollection.com

The Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina

Southern HIghland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina

Bibliography

Mecham, Denny H, Michelle Francis, Charles G. Zug, and Rob Amberg. The Living Tradition: North Carolina Potters Speak. Conover, N.C: Published for the North Carolina Pottery Center by Goosepen Studio & Press, 2009.

Website: www.janepeiserpottery.com