Bryan Hopkins: Porcelain

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Know James Tanner. Another person I just assume everyone in the clay world knows, but don’t. Short story: I had seen James’ work in Ceramics Monthly, and someone pointed him out at nceca once, so I knew what he looked like (pre-IG, FB). S

Know Nala C. Turner. Nala fully invests herself and her experience in her work. Strong pots. Make sure you read her captions for the images, or you are missing a lot. Thank you Nala. @carlynne.ceramics #ceramics #pottery #ceramicartist #clay

Know Juan Barroso. Juan is the only potter I know decorating surfaces with a pointalist technique. Strong forms combined with clear stories make great work. Thank you Juan. @juan_barroso_art #pointalism #ceramics #pottery #clay #mug

Know James Watkins. James is one of those artists I just assume everyone knows, but many do not. He has been a hero of mine since I started clay and saw his large double wall vessels in ceramics monthly. James continues to make and innovate after ret

Know Aaron Caldwell. Aaron is making Strong narrative work that will make you think. Layers of information combine with sometimes curious forms to tell his stories. Thank you Aaron. @ceramicsnstuff #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #clay #pottery #pot #nar

Know Jason Wesaw. I Love what Jason is doing with his vessel series, and how he plays with the idea of the handle as not just a functional device, but a design element to be pushed beyond simple use. Take a look! @jasonwesaw #ceramics #pottery #vesse

Know Chotsani Elaine Dean. Chotsani makes incredibly deep work. It’s beautiful, and you will learn a lot if you invest time in to looking. And she teaches, so if you are looking at someone to study with perhaps do some investigating. @chotsanie

Know Adero Willard. Adero creates amazingly intricate surfaced pots that also function to perfection. She is also part of @potsonwheels , and a teacher. Take a look. @aderowillard #ceramics #pottery #layereddesign #terracotta #clay

Know the work of Malcolm Mobutu Smith. Malcolm makes the most dynamic and inspired cups I know. Full of movement, personality, and his history, Malcolm is constantly pushing the boundaries of the vessel format. Looking for a place to go to college fo

Know the work of Paul Wandless. Strong work from an amazing person. Paul is an educator as well, and author of 3 books on clay, firings, and clay printing. Check him out! @studio3artcompany #ceramics #sculpture #ceramicsculpture #ceramicprinting

What I Use

My studio is in the Tri Main Center, built in the early 1900's by Ford to make cars. Huge building in which I inhabit about 600 sq.ft., plus a kiln room.

I work here 5 days a week, and watch any cycling races I can.