“My ceramics celebrate the joy of life. The pieces are functional and designed for those special occasions when everyday tableware will just not do. I need to see forms in three dimensions and, of course, the challenge is to interpret those forms with the tools at hand. That is why I choose to work mainly with clay.”

Alison Palmer is always creating something new. The ideas never seem to run out. Whether it be in earthenware, stoneware, wood, plaster, or even a food recipe, there is always something new just around the corner - usually whimsical, usually colorful, and never without a certain sense of humor. After 30 years in ceramics, Alison still gets great enjoyment out of the process of creating new pieces. From the original idea through the technical processes which involve making the molds to her most favorite part - working with color, Alison is always thinking ahead and always using her artist’s vision to constantly explore and interpret.

 

"I strive to achieve a lighthearted meld of the human and animal form. These anthropomorphic figures are developed by throwing and altering the stoneware clay and wood-firing them to cone 10.

The fire and ash contribute to the spontaneous and unpredictable finish which gives the pieces a primitive, elemental look."