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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.

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

 

 

 

Center for Craft This research was supported by a Craft Research Fund Grant from the Center For Craft
   
AMOCA American Museum of Ceramic Art American Museum of Ceramic Art

 

Typical Marks
1998
Bowl
Date: 1998
Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Carved, Glaze
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Raven Teapot on Books
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Glaze, Unglazed
Covered Jar with Birds
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze, Sprig, Unglazed

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Tags

Scripps College Ceramic Annual , Fairfax, California

 

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