tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59240633596219524.post-64294896175230584982007-09-30T08:49:00.000-04:002007-09-30T08:57:44.950-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-cuMk01UI/AAAAAAAAAK4/ucf7wk_K9Io/s1600-h/no.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-cuMk01UI/AAAAAAAAAK4/ucf7wk_K9Io/s200/no.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115980019179771202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-c48k01XI/AAAAAAAAALQ/e-5op-PrK5E/s1600-h/moonm.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-c48k01XI/AAAAAAAAALQ/e-5op-PrK5E/s200/moonm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115980203863364978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-cuck01WI/AAAAAAAAALI/u5n9T31FGuU/s1600-h/w.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-cuck01WI/AAAAAAAAALI/u5n9T31FGuU/s200/w.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115980023474738530" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-cuck01VI/AAAAAAAAALA/7AibIg_AbX0/s1600-h/u.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DwXT976qj_Q/Rv-cuck01VI/AAAAAAAAALA/7AibIg_AbX0/s200/u.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115980023474738514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Name~Jon White<br /><br />Etsy Shop name/link~oddinq<br /><br />Any other website URL’s~ www.oddinq.etsy.com www.frontroomgallery.com<br /><br />Describe yourself (a brief bio)~ I grew up on the north shore of Massachusetts. I studies ceramics at the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a BFA in 1992. After graduation I moved to Portland, Maine and in 1995 started my business Odd Inq Pottery and Tile. In 1997 I moved my business to its current location in South Portland and opened the Front Room Gallery.<br /><br />How long have you been playing in the mud?~I have been " baking dirt" professionally for 13 years. I would say I have been involved with clay for 27 years.<br /><br />How did you get involved with clay?~I had loved working with clay since childhood ( like so many of us) however my decision to dedicate myself to the medium was made after taking a handbuilding course at RISD with Annabeth Rosen.<br /><br />What type of clays and firings do you specialize in?~ The clays I use are earthenware and stoneware, and I fire electric oxidation.<br /><br />What is your favorite part of the production process? Why?~ I think that like so many, opening the kiln after a glaze firing is very satisfying, when things have gone well. Why? Because it's a culmination of skill and chance.<br /><br />Describe your current work and your motivations in making it. (Artist statement)~ I make pottery and tile influenced by early 20th century history and aesthetic. I enjoy making things that will be passed on in history, I'm inspired by what we leave behind.<br /><br />What makes your ceramic art unique?~ I have a specific language that I want to express with my work, everyone has a unique "voice of hand".<br /><br />What would you like to experiment with more?~ I'm always experimenting, translucent porcelain is the next material that has piqued my interest.JMNPOTTERYnoreply@blogger.com