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.
Public Collections
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Bibliography
Lawton, Jim. 500 Teapots, Vol. 2. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 2013.
Website: www.sebastianart.com
Sebastian Art Barbara Sebastian Studios
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This research was supported by a Craft Research Fund Grant from the Center For Craft |
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