Artist: Bekah Bliss
Bekah Bliss, MISSOURI
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I consider the relationship between my vessels and the user, seeking to
nourish and give joy. My ideas arise from the seemingly ordinary: the soft
texture and color of a plant, the patterns on rocks, the thoughtful design and
comfort of a chair. Exploring forms that leave direct evidence of their
construction and often reference textures found in nature. The applied
designs provide opportunity for playful response and enhance the
conversation between the natural and structured elements.
EDUCATION
B.F.A. in Ceramics, Missouri State University (2016)
B.S.E.D in Art Education, Missouri State University (2016)
Study Away Program, Acoma, New Mexico (2014)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Belger Arts Instructor, Beginning Wheel, Kansas City, MO (2019 - Present)
323 CLAY Instructor, Beginning Wheel and Hand Building, KC, MO (2018 - Present)
KC Clay Guild Workshop, Lidded Jars, KC, MO (2019)
Belger Arts Instructor, Great Pots for Plants, KC, MO (2019)
KC Clay Guild Workshop, Coffee Pour Overs, KC, MO (2018)
Artworks Teacher, Elementary Summer Program, Springfield, MO (2017)
Co-Workshop at SDATA, Acoma Pottery, Springfield, MO (2015)
Co-Workshop/Lecture, Acoma Pottery, Springfield Pottery, Springfield, MO (2014)
ClayMobile Teacher, Springfield, MO (2013 - 2016)
Clay Camp Instructor, Springfield Pottery (2013 - 2015)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Artist-in-Residence, KC Urban Potters, Kansas City, MO (2019 - Present)
Resident Artist, 323 CLAY, Independence, MO (2017 – 2019)
Group Presentation, NAEA Conference, New Orleans, LA (2015)
Internship, Springfield Pottery, Springfield, MO (2013 - 2017)
bekahblisspottery@gmail.com (816) 876-8940 bekahblisspottery.com
EXHIBITIONS
Teabowl National, KC Clay Guild, Kansas City, MO (2019)
Emerging Surface, 323 Resident Artists, Kansas City, Mo (2019)
Student Teaching Exhibition, Brick City Gallery, Springfield, MO (2016)
Senior Exhibition, Brick City Gallery, Springfield, MO (2016)
Student Exhibition, Student Exhibition Center, Springfield, MO (2015 & 2016)
Intern/Resident Show, Springfield Pottery, Springfield, MO (2013 & 2015)
AWARDS
Jane Peiser Scholarship, Penland School of Craft, (2019)
Joseph Pintz Workshop, Full Tuition with Work Exchange