Anne Stecker, Ceramic Artist
From the geometric designs of ancient cultures to the brazen color of the Fauvists,
art history has been my inspiration and has provided a foundation for creativity
to blossom. My artwork continuously illustrates my love of pattern, design, contrast
and color. These forms are influenced by my experiences and travel, as in the contrast
of hues in the high desert rock formation landscape and the intricate and nature-
I create functional pottery combining the techniques of hand building and wheel throwing and utilizing impressed textures along with diagonal, circle and spiral motifs. The clay is further manipulated by pressing, twisting, and carving. All glazes are lead free and I apply them in such a way that they break on the textured clay surface and impart variegated color. They are fired in soda and wood kilns which creates a variety and depth to the surfaces.
Along with my three-
I am grateful for the opportunity to work each and every day at my passion.
Wood Fired |
Public Art |
Soda Fired |
Murals |
Projects |
Workshops |