Ceramics Demo: Stephen Wolochowicz

Guest Artist: 

Stephen Wolochowicz

Professor of Art, Ceramics

Weber State University

In this demo-based workshop Stephen will cover basic and advanced techniques in throwing. In the second half of the workshop, he will cover hand-building methods and his unique surface treatment techniques. Please sign up to reserve your spot. Be sure to come back and view the exhibition of his ceramic sculptures on view from March 22^nd – March 29^th. 

Sunday March 16^th 11am – 4pm 

Beverages and fruit provided. 

Option to pool an order for pizza. 

Biography

Stephen Wolochowicz was born and raised near Trenton, New Jersey. He holds a BFA from the University of Delaware (2000) and a MFA from Miami University of Ohio (2005). He has taught ceramics at institutions including The University of Notre Dame, The University of Central Missouri, and Central Michigan University. He currently lives, works, and maintains a studio in Ogden, Utah, where he is a Professor of Art in Ceramics at Weber State University. Wolochowicz is recognized nationally from his exhibitions of artwork, conducting workshops, and presenting lectures at galleries, art centers and colleges around the country. 

His current work utilizes abstract industrial shapes with organic features. Through the use of vivid color and textures, he adds a playful aesthetic to his underlying concepts.  They deal with the human invention, environment and progress through networks of industrial themes. You can view more of his artwork at 

StephenWolochowicz.com

Artist Statement 

The artwork I create is composed of ceramic material. My constructed forms are derived from abstractions and draw from an array of thoughts and objects that include themes of industrialization, humor, games, politics and the environment. While I have these specific areas of interest that shape and define my practice, I find it interesting how a viewer perceives and interprets my artwork. 

Using these ideas, the sculptures I create have a carefully crafted ambiguous quality. They resemble or hint at notions of transport, storage, containment or transformation. Although there are no moving parts in my artwork, I do imply an internal tension or kineticism within my forms. The inclusion of pipes or piping

suggest interconnectedness and connectivity. They signify the conduits that link humanity to my concepts.