Ceramics

It's no wonder the ceramic work of Peter Pincus is celebrated and collected around the world. He believes that pottery is a type of journalism. His pieces tell a story about this generation.

We've seen how art making can often be a solitary process. But we've also learned that collaboration can yield some incredible results. Well, the Main Street Arts Gallery in Clifton Springs, NY has paired up furniture makers with ceramic artists and the results are stunning. Let's take a look at one of these pairs. Aired 10/21/16.

For any artist, it takes years, sometimes decades, to develop your style and you may go through various iterations before landing on something you truly love. Brooke Millecchia, an artist in Faiport, NY, has honed in on what she loves and that's turning and decorating ceramic art in her unique style. Take a look as we visit her studio to peek in on her process. Aired 8/26/16. 

Richard Aerni is a staple of the Rochester art scene. If you've ever been to Clothesline Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery, you'd be hard pressed to miss him. Just look for the ceramics that catch your eye from a distance and draw you in with their intricate and unique glazes. We had the pleasure of visiting him in his studio, here's a look. Aired 9/11/15.

You know those moments when you first see something you've never quite seen before? The feelings of excitement, curiosity and, quite honestly, bewilderment take over. Well, if you haven't seen the ceramic work of Wayne Higby before, get ready, this is the sort of work that expands horizons and makes you question what's possible in the world of ceramics. Aired 3/20/15.