Biography
For
23 years Lisa Orr has been professional potter and student
of ceramics. She completed an MFA at the NYSCC at Alfred
University in 1992 and later received grants including
a Fulbright and a MAAA/NEA. Her work is in numerous public
and private collections including the Fine Arts Museum
of San Francisco and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Currently she teaches, lectures and shows nationally.
Artist Statement
Lisa's artworks for
the table often refer to traditional porcelain or diner whitewares,
but with softer forms inspired by the playful and abundant
qualities of Mexican earthenware. She invented her own production
process after studying clay mold fragments in antiquated
factories and museums. After forming pieces in molds, on
the wheel, or both, she finishes with stamps, slips, sprigs
and multihued glazes. Though Lisa's colors can evoke a happy
garden, it is the strength of her form that sets her work
apart: it feels muscular and strong while showing fluidity.
In this way she plays both ends of the spectrum, from the
dynamic and substantive to the detailed and dreamy--full
of surprise. Her artwork is best presented with a lovely
meal.
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