Clayworks, Inc

Julie Wiggins
Clayworks Instructor - Beginning and Intermediate Wheel

Artist Statement

“I am fascinated with creating objects that stimulate the sense of touch with focus on utility and form.

I seek for the fire and the atmosphere in the kiln to react to my surfaces leaving layers of information and mystery

on the pots. I work with high fired porcelain and stoneware, manipulating and altering components of wheel and

hand-built techniques. I am inspired by histories of environmental and architectural settings along with the repetition

and gestural quality of a line. I intend for the user to find evidence of my processes of working the clay in my wares

and for everyday use. The opportunity to study traditional Chinese Ceramic techniques abroad has enhanced my

creativity as a Ceramic artist and continues to push my work into new directions that combine Eastern

and Western influences.”