Celebrating those who share their creative hands, heart, and head to bring us a bit more joy.
ELLEN LEVENHAGEN · CERAMIC ARTIST
Clay. Color.
A Garden of Possibilities.
Functional ceramics transformed by color, pattern and the natural world.
A GLIMPSE OF HER WORK
Made to Be Used. Made to Be Enjoyed.
MEET THE ARTIST
Ellen Levenhagen
I was inspired by Betty Woodman’s pottery and the Italian Majolica style of using a white based glaze on Earthenware clay with the expressive use of colors brushed on functional pottery. This technique drove me to years of learning how to manage the complexities of decorative pottery. But then other opportunities led us into careers teaching in international schools and my pottery took on other inspirations. Decorative motifs found throughout Asia such as batik patterns, Japanese prints, and Chinese scrolls inspired new ideas.
Look a Little Longer
What did you notice first?
Now choose just one square.
What do you notice when you look at only that one?
A flower? A pattern? A color? A tiny detail you hadn't noticed before?
Now step back and look at the whole piece again. Does it feel different?
There’s More to Discover
Explore more of Ellen's ceramic work and discover the color, pattern and craftsmanship behind Clay on Steele.
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