Artist Information:
Ken Turner
Seattle, WA
United States
Member Since: Aug 2000
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Artist Statement:
Ken Turner
Artist Statement
As far back as I can remember I have had a fascination with clay. As a child I loved its earthy smell, its cool wetness as I squeezed it through my fingers. I was amazed by its remarkable ability to take any shape I could give it as I spent countless hours carving faces and imaginative forms from the clay-laden cliffs of the ravines above Lake Sammamish. Later, in a high school art class, I sat motionless watching a skilled potter throw pots on a wheel and then followed its evolution through the firing process. These two organic substances, clay and fire: one cool and malleable, the other with its amazing ability to transform and renew have ignited my lifelong passion for ceramics.
Thirty-five years of exploring ceramic materials and methods, from clay out of the ground to fine porcelain, simple pit firing to computer controlled highfire; my artistic expression has evolved with each new discovery. While my artwork is predominantly influenced by my own life experience, it is also a tangible expression of a shared human condition. My art is highly evocative of my relationships and responsibilities. Recurring themes of significance in my ...
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Artist Galleries:
Elizabeth Dolye Gallery (Lahina, Maui)http://www.elizabethdoyleg allery.com/index.html
Elizabeth Doyle Gallery (Kapalua, Maui)
The Real Mother Goose (Portland, OR)
Eatrhworks Gallery (Yahats, Newport, and Lincon City, OR)
Lakeshore Gallery (Kirkland, WA)
Serendipity (LaConnor, WA)
Gallery III (Flordia)
The Northwest Craft Center (Seattle, WA)...
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Ken Turner's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Ken Turner's Portfolio. Browse Ken Turner's body of work: Ken Turner
Artist Statement
As far back as I can remember I have had a fascination with clay. As a child I loved its earthy smell, its cool wetness as I squeezed it through my fingers. I was amazed by its remarkable ability to take any shape I could give it as I spent countless hours carving faces and imaginative forms from the clay-laden cliffs of the ravines above Lake Sammamish. Later, in a high school art class, I sat motionless watching a skilled potter throw pots on a wheel and then followed its evolution through the firing process. ... | |
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John, 2008 Wheel Ceramics, 14 x 14 X 2 inches Request Price add to MYabsolutearts collection
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Jimi, 2008 Wheel Ceramics, 14.2 x 14.2 X 2 inches Request Price add to MYabsolutearts collection
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Ray, 2008 Wheel Ceramics, 13.8 x 13.8 X 2 inches Request Price add to MYabsolutearts collection
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Marilyn, 2008 Wheel Ceramics, 13.5 x 13.5 X 2 inches Request Price add to MYabsolutearts collection
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Hot Lava Vessel, 2000 Wheel Ceramics, 19 x 26 X 19 inches Request Price add to MYabsolutearts collection
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Fertility Plate, 2000 Wheel Ceramics, 26 x 3 X 26 inches Request Price add to MYabsolutearts collection
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