Monica is the AAPA Scholarship recipient for 2007

Monica has been invited to exhibit her work at the AAPA Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, April 25-29, 2007.  We will cover the exhibit and the award presentation in the Convention wrap up, in the July issue of the Journal.
Stay tuned!

Examples of her work are shown here:

Garden Moss Bowl	Pumpkin Casserole	Sun Swirl Bowl
Pumpkin Casserole	Aurora "Shot Glass"	Pumpkin Casserole

Excerpt from Monica's Essay:

"Although it was only in production from 1897 to 1909, Grueby Pottery produced my favorite works from the time period. The bulbous, full forms, combined with elements of plant life, and finished with matte glazes with depth and variation are what I find so intriguing about Grueby pots. As you can see with the Pumpkin Casserole series, the there is the overt reference to the natural pumpkin and gourd form. The pieces were thrown on the wheel, altered by pushing out from the inside to give it body, bulge, and ‘rinds’. Pots from Grueby Pottery were often simple forms thrown that were then hand altered and stylized. The glazes were chosen to compliment the form, so I chose simple glaze effects and natural colors."

Congratulations Monica!