nancy Edge

potter

artist statement

Reaching into the kiln...

Since I was a young girl I have had a passion for art.  My parents encouraged my interest by taking me to art museums in Washington D.C. when I was young.  After graduating from college, I worked at St. John's Art Gallery in Wilmington, North Carolina.  I soon became fascinated by the art of Raku, a pottery technique that has its origins in 16th century Japan.  The Raku technique involves a unique firing process, but it also embraces a different philosophy and cultural significance than other forms of pottery.

I love the way I can reach into the kiln and manipulate the end results.  I love the flexibility and freedom of Raku, the different glazes and shapes that can be discovered.  I have studied with Ben Owen III, Charlie and Linda Riggs, and Gay Smith.  I plan to continue exploring the nuances and power of Raku.