artist statement Using aesthetics, science, and profificient construction, I create works of art using
materials that came from the earth. I am constantly amazed by the possibilities of
ceramic materials and processes.
Nature is more beautiful than anything a person can produce. I often try to set up
situations in which the clay can create its own natural beauty. By setting up clay to be
stretched or a mold to be altered I create life and flfluidity in my pieces, though I work in a
very controlled way. I explore the gestural qualities of clay while striving for excellent
form and function.
The concepts behind my work root from the process in which it is made. I like to be
innovative with methods of creating. I am continuously making molds and tools to assist
in creating my latest body of work.
All aspects of being a ceramic artist are intriguing to me. I am an artist, a craftsman, an
engineer, a teacher, a chemist, and an entrepreneur. These are all important facets of
creating my work.
-Cory Brown
Resume Cory Brown
(435)720-3376
corybrownceramics_gmail.com
718 North 500 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
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Education
2009 B.F.A. in ceramics, Utah State University, Logan, UT
Experiences
2011- Clay Art Center Resident, Port Chester, NY
2010-2011 Cub Creek Foundation Resident Artist, Appomattox, VA
2009-2010 Ceramics Studio Technician, Simonʼs Rock College, Great Barrington, MA
Teaching
2011- Clay Art Center Instructor, Port Chester, NY
2010 Academy of Fine Arts Outreach Instructor, Lynchburg, VA
2010 Summer Ceramics Class Instructor, Non-credit, Bard College at
SimonʼsRock, Great Barrington, MA
2010 Ceramics Instructor, Flying Cloud Institute, New Marlborough, MA
Exhibitions
2011 Bowls, Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
2010 Containers 2010, The Myers Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
2009 Senior BFA Exhibition, Utah State University,
Twain Tippets Gallery, Logan , UT
2008 Undergrad Art Exhibit, Utah State University,
Twain Tippets Gallery, Logan UT
2008 Gallery Walk, The Italian Place, Logan UT
2007 Annual Undergrad Art show, Utah State University,
Twain Tippets Gallery, Logan UT
2005 Annual K-12 Show, NCECA, Indianapolis, IN
Kiln Building Experience
2009 Independent Study Kiln door construction, Utah StateUniversity,
Logan UT
2008 Soda Kiln construction, Utah State University, Logan UT
2005 Downdraft Kiln construction, for personal use, Brigham City UT
Other Ceramic Related Experience
2010 Assistance in curation of the exhibition Illumination under Ben Krupka
2009 Wood Fire workshop assistant, Hartford Art School,
Hartford, Connecticut
