Artist: Adam Meistrell
Adam Meistrell, FLORIDA
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Artist Statement
"My son tossed an egg onto the floor and, after seeing it splat, he enthusiastically reproduced the exciting results. I am intrigued by this crystallized moment of learning and the sometimes-messy cycle of investigation, understanding, and response. Ideas begin with crayons and pencils and move towards construction. I combine thrown, hand built, and molded ceramic forms, then inscribe lines across surfaces to act as geoglyphs and records. The surfaces of my pots integrate moments of visual rest, exercise, interruption and play through layers and spirited colors. I best appreciate complexity when it is housed within context and parameters. These borders and fences evoke a sense of comfort and safety, as well as the impending excitement of jumping those boundaries and exploring beyond.
Adventure inspires my artwork with allusions to travel and flight. Play, as an investigative tool, is an integral part of my work as I employ intuition and detailed rendering. The resulting finite objects serve as a key or legend to stir wonder towards the infinite. Questioning reminds me that I do not know. "
Bio
Adam Meistrell was born and raised in Naples, Florida. Adam’s first memories are of making art and traveling. After graduating from Penn State, Adam spent a few years seeking out adventure: driving to Alaska, jumping off cliffs in Italy, and surfing in Costa Rica. Adam earned his MFA from The Louisiana State University. Adam and his wife Monica maintain their art making and running habits while wrangling their four children.
Education Louisiana State University / MFA
August 2014 - August 2017, Baton Rouge, LA
Pennsylvania State University / BA
August 2000 - May 2004, State College, PA
ㅡ ExperienceCollier County Public Schools / Lead Arts Instructor August 2021-Present, Naples, FL
Lawrence Arts Center / Visual Arts Studio Manager
June 2017 -July 2021, Lawrence, KS
Responsible for all visual arts supplies, budget, equipment, classrooms
Lawrence Arts Center / Ceramics and 3D Technologies Instructor
June 2017 - PRESENT, Lawrence, KS
Two courses per session, curriculum development and course instruction
Louisiana State University / Lead Ceramics Instructor
Spring and Fall 2016, Baton Rouge, LA
Beginning Throwing. Developed syllabus and course structure,
administered all instruction and grades.
Louisiana State University /Ceramics Area Coordinator
Fall 2015, Baton Rouge, LA
Coordinated and managed LSU Ceramics Department.
Louisiana State University / Ceramics Co- Instructor
Fall 2015 Baton Rouge, LA
Beginning Throwing with Professor Andy Shaw. Collaborated on
syllabus and course structure, responsible for the first half of course.
Louisiana State University /Teaching Assistant
Spring 2015, Baton Rouge, LA
3D Design with Professor Loren Schwerd. Collaborated on
curriculum and grading, met with students up request.
Louisiana State University / Teaching Assistant Fall 2014, Baton Rouge, LA
Tiles with Professor Michaelene Walsh. Collaborated on curriculum and grading. Egyptian paste focus.
Collier County Public Schools / Lead Arts Instructor August 2008-June 2014, Naples, FL
2011-2014 9-12 High School, Ceramics, 2D, 3D, and AP Art 2009-2011 6-8 Middle School Arts, 2D and 3D Art 2008-2009 K-5 Elementary Arts, 2D and 3D Art
Collier County Adult and Community Education / Ceramics September 2011-June 2014, Naples, FL
Instruction, supplies, budgets, studio maintenance
Related ExperienceLawrence Arts Center / Platter Project Exhibit Director September 2019 - Present, Lawrence, KS
A ceramics focused fundraiser for LAC Visual Arts. Invited artists
decorate 14” platters.
Lawrence Arts Center / Souper Bowl Fundraiser Director
June 2017 - Present, Lawrence, KS
A ceramics focused fundraiser for LAC Visual Arts
Archie Bray Foundation / Fall Resident
August 2019 - September 2019, Helena, MT
A six week residency to work and learn.
Arrowmont School of Crafts / Utilitarian Clay VII
September 2016, Gatlinburg, TN
Studio assistant for Linda Sikora and Sam Chung
Arrowmont School of Crafts / 2nd Pentaculum
January 2016, Gatlinburg, TN
Invited to the short term residency
Empty Bowls Baton Rouge / LSU Ceramics Liaison
August 2014-August 2015, Baton Rouge, LA
Coordinated LSU Ceramics and Baton Rouge area potters and
participants.
Empty Bowls Naples / Co-Leader
August 2011-June 2014, Naples, FL
Responsible for bowl production, firing, budget, and volunteers
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Visiting Artist/Lecturer Nichols State University
January 2017, Thibodaux, LA
The Potters Cast guest April, 2023
Episode 935
ㅡ Exhibitions Yunomi Invitational/ Clay AKAR June 2023, Iowa City, IA
Pairings / Carbondale Clay Center
April 2023,Carbondale, CO
Last Call VIII / Companion Gallery
February 2023, Humboldt, TN
Solo show / Companion Gallery
February 2023, Humboldt, TN
Americano Invitational / Clay AKAR
December 2022, Iowa City, IA
Last Call VI / Companion Gallery
March 2021, Humboldt, TN
Platter Project 2.0 / Lawrence Arts Center
February 2021, Lawrence, KS
Archie Bray Benefit Auction / Archie Bray Foundation
July 2020, Helena, MT
Yunomi Invitational/ Clay AKAR
June 2020, Iowa City, IA
Midwest Pottery Fest/ Presenter w/ KC Urban Potters April 2020, Virtual
Platter Project/ Lawrence Arts Center
February 2020, Lawrence, KS
Americano Invitational / Clay AKAR
December 2019, Iowa City, IA
Featured Artist/Bredin-Lee Gallery
June 2019, Kansas City, MO
Benefit Art Auction / Lawrence Arts Center April 2019, Lawrence, KS
Image and Vessel / Lawrence Arts Center
September-October 2018, Lawrence, KS
Benefit Art Auction / Lawrence Arts Center April 2018, Lawrence, KS
Coasteering / Solo-Thesis Exhibit
May 2017, Baton Rouge, LA
LSU MFA /Nichols State University
January 2017, Thibodaux, LA
Irons in the Fire /Companion Gallery
September 2016, Humboldt, TN
Juror: Justin Rothshank
LArk /Union Gallery, Louisiana State University January 2016, Baton Rouge, LA
Tabletop Ceramics 2015 /Arts League Gallery July 2015, Alexandria, VA
Juror: Josh Deweese
Clay National X:Ceramic Color /Carbondale Clay
July 2015, Carbondale, CO
Juror: Josh Deweese
The Cup, The Mug/Main Street Arts
June 2014, Clifton Springs, NY
Juror: Peter Pincus
DRINK!/Silpe Gallery, University of Hartford
April 2014, West Hartford, CT
Juror: Doug Peltzman
ㅡ GalleriesCompanion Gallery
February 2020-Present, Humboldt, TN
ㅡ References Dr. Sean Kinsley/ Principle BCHS
Collier County Public Schools
Barron Collier High School
5600 Cougar Drive
Naples, Fl 34109
239.377.1200
Michaelene Walsh/ Associate Professor of Ceramics and School of
Art Associate Director
Louisiana State University
220 Design Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225.578.5411
mwalsh4@lsu.edu
Andy Shaw/ Associate Professor of Ceramics
Louisiana State University
220 Design Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225.964.7691
ashaw@lsu.edu
Roderick Parker/Director of the School of Art
Louisiana State University
220 Design Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225.578.5411
rparke5@lsu.edu