Willem Gebben

Willem Gebben

In my work there are a number of issues which interest me. I think it is important for me to develop an understanding of the materials I use. Because of this, I mix and process my own clay and glazes. I also enjoy firing my pots in a wood fueled kiln; this is a tradition that goes back thousands of years and I like the connection to those traditions.

I feel it is important for me to work within the traditional role of potter, which is to say, making pots that are meant to be used. It is this aspect of craft that separates it from the other arts, such as painting or sculpture. It is through the elements of touch and use that the communication between the object and the user occurs.

I am also very interested in form, which in large part is what the art of pottery is about. the tactile qualities, the weight, how the pots feel in the hand, are also important.

In this age of increasing dependence on machine-made things and the worship of technology, I feel it is very important that hand-made objects are still made and used as a way for us to communicate with each other. -- Willem Gebben

Spotted Personal Teapot and Gunomi

Teapot -- 5" tall X 6" wide (w/handle and spout) X 4 1/2" deep -- $75
Gunomi -- 2" tall X 3" in diameter -- $14
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