Collection: Amy Halko - Featured Artist

Artist Statement:

Tested at the tables of the bon vivant, my work is sturdy and elegant-made to stand up to the rigors of daily use, and be beautiful while doing so.

My aim as a maker is to engage the user and offer a slow reveal of lovely unexpected places. I leave parts of the pot unglazed and polished, or textured for a tactile experience. Hand drawn lines converge with fluid glaze for visual intrigue. Exquisite patterns wrap the form with line and color making them a delight to use.

BIO:

Amy Halko is a studio potter in Cleveland, Ohio. She teaches in the Creative Arts Department at Cuyahoga Community College and at Alchemy Studio in Cleveland. As a Co-founder of The Dallas Pottery Invitational Amy has worked for almost 20 years on a mission to educate the public about the field of functional ceramics. She has taught numerous workshops throughout the US, was a visiting artist at The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China and a resident artist at The Archie Bray Foundation. Amy received a BFA in Ceramics and Drawing from Bowling Green State University and an MFA in Ceramics at The Ohio State University.

Find Amy's Artaxis page: https://artaxis.org/artist/amy-halko/

Find Amy's Instagram: @amyhalko