Statement from the Artist
"What I really enjoy about ceramics is the kind of freedom it allows. When I throw on the wheel, my imagination and interests take form in the clay. Another thing that attracts me to throwing is the constant challenge that inevitably presents itself whether it is a lack of ideas or a lack of skill in a certain area or even the clay itself. Trying to overcome these challenges is always fun because there is no single way to accomplish something when it comes to throwing. For me, I don't really know what I am trying to communicate through my work just yet. However, throughout this year, I have been attracted to flowing forms for some reason. In terms of that, I guess you could call it an attraction to an attempt at a perfection that cannot be reached."
Will Shelley
April 2015
