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Erin Ryan

Erin Ryan

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Erin Ryan was born and raised in southern California. She has been working in clay for over 10 years and continues to be inspired by the medium each time she works in the studio. Erin received her BFA in Ceramics and BSED in Art Education from Northern Arizona University in 2015. Currently, she is an MFA candidate at Indiana University. You can follow Erin on Instagram @erinryanceramics,  like her Facebook page Erin Ryan Ceramics, or follow her on Pinterest. 

Artist Statement

As I work in clay, there is a never-ending desire to continue to learn and be inspired through ceramics. Every day, patterns, forms, and colors inspire me to translate new ideas into my pieces. Inspirations for my work are endless, and I often look at textiles, papers, and graphic patterns for new ideas.

My intention is to spark an interest in the user and inspire a connection. The elaborate surface designs intrigue the viewer, prompting them to look, touch, and form a connection with my work. The more I experiment, the more I discover, leading me to new surfaces and forms.

Each piece is created using a midrange porcelain clay. When carving the patterning, I apply mishima inlay and colorful underglazes to create a variety of decoration. The patterning is never repeated, giving every mug, bowl, and plate a unique voice, speaking to a larger audience.  The color palette that I use is bright and cheerful - intended to excite and bring joy to those who experience my work.

Medium
Ceramics
 
 

Exhibitions Featuring this Artist

Jim Aden
Liana Agnew
Joel Anderson
Mark Arnold
Michael Ashley
Posey Bacopoulos
Shawn Teseo Ballarin
Green Bee
Jessica Brandl
Wes Brown
Matt Bukrey
Larry Buller
Donna Burdic
Anne Burton
Elaine Buss
Jen Carlson
Neil Celani
Austin Coudriet
Drew Curtright
Lindsey Day
Amanda Durig
Adrienne Eliades
Paul Eshelman
Katelyn Farneth
Lynette Fast
Anna Gadek
PJ Hargraves
Mark Hargraves
Sarah Jentsch
Kyle Johns
G.V. Kelley
Josh Knutson
Mary Koziol
Brad Krieger
Louis LaBudda
Lynn Latta
Clay Leonard
Sam Loeffler
Carol Long
Anika Major
Susan McGilvrey
Tom Meyers
Catie Miller
Katie Nieland
Kyle Nobles
Samantha Oliver
Sarah Olsen
Cathy Patterson
Christy Puetz
Brittany Rea
Sarah Rowe
Sophia Ruppert
Erin Ryan
Agnes Seebass
Sarah Shoot
José Sierra
Sarah Smelser
Shannon Smith
Maria Spiess
Susan Stark-Johnson
Evan Stoler
Patty Talbert
Harry Tompkin
Tara Tonsor
April White
Tara Dawley
Nov
06
11/6/20 to 12/30/20
Multiple Mediums

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