Compare + Contrast

CONTEMPORARY CERAMIC ARTIST COMPARISON
ARTIST #1 NAME,
ARTIST’S STATEMENT, &
BIO PARAGRAPH
3 photos minimum
STYLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
FORM: Please list 5 words to describe their forms.
SURFACE: Please list 5 words that describe their
surfaces (textures, glaze, & firing effects).
HOW DO THEY DO IT?: Technically, how do
they make the work? Please research &
describe their creative process in 1-2 paragraphs.
ARTIST #2 NAME,
ARTIST’S STATEMENT, &
BIO PARAGRAPH
3 photos minimum
STYLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
FORM: Please list 5 words to describe their forms.
SURFACE: Please list 5 words that describe their
surfaces (textures, glaze, & firing effects).
HOW DO THEY DO IT?: Technically, how do
they make the work? Please research &
describe their creative process.
COMPARE + CONTRAST ESSAY (describe in detail, using specifics)
What are the similarities in their style?
What are the differences?
Why did you choose each one over all other artists? Be specific.
Which artist do you like best & why?

a) Visit each of the online galleries.
Approved Online Galleries
To PICK YOUR 2 ARTISTS:
b) In your sketchbook, write down the names of your top 10 favorite artists and a brief description of
their style of work. Do this neatly & label which gallery they were from.
c) Note: choose at least ONE ARTIST FROM EACH GALLERY.
d) Then, choose your favorite 2 artists to research for your Compare + Contrast Poster Research Project.
1. Akar Design http://www.akardesign.com/
2. Ferrin Gallery http://ferringallery.com/
3. Lacoste Gallery http://lacostegallery.com/default.asp
4. ArtAxis http://artaxis.org
5. The Oxford Ceramics Gallery http://www.oxfordceramics.com/
6. Vessels Gallery http://www.vesselsgallery.com/
7. Trax Gallery http://traxgallery.com/