BEV MASON
CERAMIC ARTIST
"Eclectic Ceramics: Where Tradition Meets Innovation"
Artist Statement
I have always enjoyed drawing, painting, silk screening and printmaking and tried a wide variety of art media throughout my life and career as a special education consultant. I took classes in pottery, hand building and wheel throwing, in the early 2000s. I found clay to be a very satisfying material to create both functional and decorative works. My style is eclectic, finding inspiration from pottery I see during my travels, in galleries and online. I am often drawn to Asian designs, or primitive multi-textured clay works, and alternative firing processes. I like to alter forms made on the wheel, using a variety of techniques. Working with clay, and the multitude of finishing processes is a constant path of learning. I enjoy the camaraderie of fellow potters and play a leadership role in the North Delta Potters Guild. I now enjoy teaching pottery to children and adults through the North Delta Potters Guild and recreation programming for the City of Delta.
Artistic Style
Combining a lifetime of artistic exploration with a passion for ceramics, this artist creates both functional and decorative pottery that is deeply influenced by global inspirations. Drawing from Asian aesthetics, primitive multi-textured forms, and alternative firing techniques, their work is characterized by an eclectic and experimental approach. Utilizing wheel-throwing, hand-building, and a variety of finishing processes, each piece reflects a continuous journey of learning and creative discovery. The artist's vibrant engagement with the pottery community and commitment to teaching further enriches their practice, blending traditional techniques with innovative methods to produce unique, textured ceramics that resonate with personal and cultural narratives.
