JASON HARTSOE (2018-2021)
Jason grew up in NC in a home full of pots made by his grandfathers and their fathers before them. After receiving a BA in English from Belmont College, in NC, Jason chose to pursue a ceramic education by apprenticing with master potters; he learned on the job as an assistant in England at Winchcombe Pottery, in Virginia with Dan Finnegan, and as an apprentice with Michael Hunt and Naomi Daglish at Bandana Pottery just down the road from Penland. Jason’s work reflects these influences and experiences and has continued to evolve during short residencies in Star, NC; The Archie Bray, MT; and Cortona, Italy. During his residency at Penland, Jason built a wood kiln in order to explore more deeply atmospheric firing, is establishing his own studio for the first time, developing his voice as a maker, and seeking an audience and market for his work.
Lidded Box Series #1
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and wood fired (trio)
Tallest : 13.5 X 6 X 6.5
2020
Lidded Box Series #2
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and wood fired (trio)
Tallest: 13 X 5.5
2020
Bottle and Arrow
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and wood fired (pair)
Tallest 14.5 X 8 X 4.5
2020
Serving Dish
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and wood fired
3.75 X 12.75
2020
Pedestal Fruit Bowl
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and wood fired
6.5 X 9.5
2020
Pair of Tower Boxes
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and wood fired (pair)
Tallest: 13 X 5 X 5
2020
Fluted Oval Vase
North Carolina clay, moulded and wood fired
11 X 11 X 7
2020
Three Wedges
North Carolina clay, wheel thrown and modified, wood fired (trio)
Tallest: 10.5 X 8 X 4
2020
Salmon Tray
North Carolina clay, slab with added foot, wood fired
2.5 X 24 X 7.5
2020
Flower Brick
North Carolina clay, thrown and altered, wood fired
8 X 4.75 X 2.5
2020
Photos: Eleanor Annand (Adapt exhibition image)