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Artist: Autumn Schweizer


Autumn Schweizer, PENNSYLVANIA

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Bio

Autumn originally attended college to become an Art teacher and quickly realized teaching wasn’t her passion but ceramics was. As a BFA graduate from Shippensburg University (2020), Autumn currently makes functional pottery part-time from her studio in Pennsylvania. Her ceramics branches off into two bodies of functional work in which she produces a line of painterly surfaces over dark stoneware and vibrant pastels over white stoneware. She sells locally and nationally through her online store and galleries. Between her full-time occupation in sales/interior design, pottery, and life she’s always keeping busy. When Autumn’s not in the studio you can find her gaming on her PC or practicing her new hobby, motorcycle riding.

Artist Statement

After each piece is formed, greenware turns into a canvas. Combining slips and underglazes each piece plays with color, pattern, and texture during the layering process. I’m often referencing images of nature such as florals, sunsets, and fruit arrangements to select color palettes. Unlike a painting on the wall, every pot must be held closely to be fully experienced. Providing an intimacy both visual and physical for the user. Many forget there is more than just the traditional way of bringing art into a home. Dishware is used daily throughout the day and if my pot can bring curiosity to the user for even a moment then my goal is accomplished.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Art

Ceramics Focus | Certificate of Graphic Design

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Graduated May 2020

Related Experience

Assistant Studio Manager | Art Department  Shippensburg University | August 2017 - May 2020

  • Assist 20+ students weekly in learning the basics of ceramics
  • Manage electric and gas kiln firings for art classes
  • Maintain studio glazes and clay levels
  • Perform demonstrations to teach proper techniques

Gallery Assistant | Kauffman Gallery Shippensburg University | January 2019 - May 2020

  • Monitor gallery and enforce rules
  • Assisted with installation and removal of 2 exhibitions
  • Managed opening/closing of gallery during operating hours
  • Responsible for assisting with opening receptions

Group Exhibitions and Juried Shows

“Artist Feature” (Invitational) Charlie Cummings Gallery – Gainesville, FL | Feb/March 2023

“Spring Clay Jam 2022” (Invitational) Charlie Cummings Gallery – Gainesville, FL | April 2022

“Last Call VI: Underglaze” (Juried) Companion Gallery – Humboldt, TN | September 2021

“Mug Madness” (Juried) - Salty Sixteen Saltstone Gallery – Seattle, WA | March 2021

“42nd Annual SU Student Art Exhibition” (Juried) -1st Place Award Kauffman Gallery - Shippensburg University | Spring 2020

“Senior Exhibiton” Kauffman Gallery - Shippensburg University | Spring 2020

“Best of the Best” Brindle Gallery - Shippensburg University | Summer 2019

“41st Annual SU Student Art Exhibition” (Juried) - 3rd Place Award  Kauffman Gallery – Shippensburg University | April 2019

“Keystone Clay West” (Invited Artist) Baltimore Clay Works – Baltimore, MD | March 2019

“Material Concern: Function and Expression” Shape Gallery – Shippensburg, PA | February 2019

“40st Annual SU Student Art Exhibition” Kauffman Gallery – Shippensburg University | April 2018


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