You know you're a phenomenal worthwhile artist when you don't even have a website and your pieces are making rounds all over the internet. This is the case for ceramicist Terry Hogan. Terry was brought to my attention via a blog written by one of her friends; Gary Jackson. According to Gary, "...Terry does not have a website to show off her work. She should. Instead, I do my best to promote her work for her. She’s not one to toot her own horn. " I like her already.
From the limited information given on his website, I have gathered that Terry is an art student living in Chicago. She often presents her work at the Lillstreet Art Center (so if you have a chance -- go check it out!) and loves the patient art of fine details. Despite the lack of information, a lack of interest is not present here.
The minute you see one of her creations, your eyes are blessed with soothingly symmetrical patterns. These geometric pricks and prods are the result of (what must be) hours and hours of patient work. Oh how I wish I could graze my hand over these pieces. When asked about the glazing process, Gary responded "A lot of these pierced porcelain pieces go unglazed. Terry leaves many of them plain, or with just a simple liner glaze. Sometimes she rubs an oxide or underglaze into the impressions just to make them 'pop.'"
Thank you Gary for being a good friend to Terry and to us enthusiastic art watchers.
All Photos Courtesy of Gary Jackson
