The work touches on ideas of preservation, memory and transformation. Each piece goes through some degree of stress, strain and trauma as a result of the firing process which causes folding, slumping, split seams and even collapse. 

Bradford Ceramics, a veteran owned and operated company, is a dynamic business focused on both functional and sculptural ceramics, blending artistry with utility. The functional ceramics aspect of the business offers a range of thoughtfully crafted pieces, including mugs, bowls, plates, candles, and other everyday items that are not only beautiful but also designed for daily use and long term durability.

Angela Humes is a first generation American artist of Palestinian decent, making functional black and white porcelain ceramic art. All of her wheel thrown pieces are hand made and each wears a free-hand drawn Sgraffito and carved design inspired by her heritage.

Through anthropomorphism and symbolism, I can convey emotions and ideas.

Chloe Le Pichon makes sculptural and functional ceramic objects.

My decorative arts display social status and reflect a culture’s priorities and values.

My interest lies in the prevalence of isolation and disconnection in an increasingly connected world and the impact of loss of intimacy within that space.

Roberto Lugo is an American artist, ceramicist, social activist, spoken word poet, and educator.

Yelizaveta is an interdisciplinary artist and educator with a background in sculpting the figure.

Influenced heavily by the architecture of her surroundings, ceramicist Roberta Massuch creates functional pottery and sculpture.

Root and Rocks infuses natures’ rhythm into handmade ceramic goods. From functional items to fine art vessels and abstract sculpture, interconnected forms are highlighted in the work. Each piece is made with the hope that it will bring a sense of beauty, peace, and reflection.

Jolie Ngo is a ceramic artist who expands the potential of the vessel form by creating vibrant, “cyborgian” objects that acknowledge past ceramic traditions while advancing forward-thinking practices.

This sculpture and ceramic-design studio owned by Patrick Coughlin is located in the heart of Fishtown.

As a ceramist, I strive to capture these qualities in large thin vessels made of white and black porcelain clay.