Artist: Sarah Anderson
Sarah Anderson, INDIANA
Bio
Sarah Anderson is a full time ceramic artist based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. For the last few years since graduating from Ball State University, she has been creating work and teaching at multiple different art centers, as well as virtually. The majority of her time is spent at her studio creating her functional pieces and selling online, in stores, and galleries around the United States. The technique she uses on the surface of her pottery is called Sgraffito, or the Italian word for scratching. Her work is inspired by gestural characters that tell different narratives on each piece.
Artist Statement
I carve narratives into the surface of my functional pottery pieces through the technique called sgraffito. I use whimsical characters and illustrations as my imagery. I’ve slowly begun working in sculptural elements to my functional ceramics, giving more life to each piece. I
believe each pot has a personality, and it’s my job to find it. I’m inspired by the climax of a story, and the reactions that this brings. The gestures of each character are thoughtful, and tell each of their moods in the narrative. When I create a conversation, no matter what that conversation holds, I feel I have created a successful piece of art.
WORK
Sarah Anderson Ceramics LLC 2021
Fountain Square Clay Center
2021
Indianapolis Art Center
2018 – 2021
Portland Art Center
2018
Anderson Center for the Arts,
2017 – 2018
Self Employed Ceramic Business
Studio space at 201 Studios, partnering with multiple businesses around Indianapolis, as well as many galleries throughout the states.
Teaching Artist
Teaching multiple level throwing classes to 10+ adults per week.
Studio Manager
Managed classes, classrooms, and instructors. Organized schedules and held meetings for students and instructors. Created specific classes and new structures for every day
Studio Tech
Running the technical side of a ceramic department. (managing kilns, making glazes and clay, etc.)
Teaching Artist
Instructor of children and adults teaching 3D classes such as ceramics, metal, glass, wood, and sculpture.
Teaching Artist
Instructor of children’s sculpture and ceramics classes in Indiana and Ohio.
Teaching Artist
Instructed multiple ceramic and sculpture classes in Anderson, Indiana
WORKSHOPS
KS Clay Guild Virtual Demonstration 2022
Ceramic School Virtual Workshop 2022
Pocosin Virtual Workshop 2022
Demonstration with Q&A 2022
Demonstration with Q&A 2022
2 Hour Talk and Demonstration 2022
Indiana Clay Conference 2021
Naomi Clement Finding Your Voice Program 2021
Jurying Cup Show 2021
Wood Firing 2021
Seth Green Invitation
Indianapolis Art Center, IN
Virtual 3 Month Class Duration
Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis Art Center and Ball State University
ART FAIRS
Indiana Michiana Pottery Tour 2022
Six Ways Market 2021
Christmas Gift & Hobby Show 2021
Penrod Art Fair 2021
Monument Circle Art Fair 2021
Carving in the Garden 2021
Locally Made 2021
Artist Appreciation Fair 2020
A Fence of Art 2020
Broad Ripple Art Fair 2020
Winter Art Sale 2018-19
Ball State Ceramic Sale 2018-19
Invitation by Alec Hoogland & Justin Rothshank Michigan and Indiana Show
Sunking Brewery Indianapolis, IN
Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis, IN
Newfields Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN
Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN
Fountain Square Clay Center Fountain Square, IN
Indianapolis Art Center Broad Ripple, IN
Hotel Tango Fountain Square, IN
Wildwoods Market Fountain Square, IN
Indianapolis Art Center Broad Ripple, IN
Indianapolis Art Center Indianapolis, IN
Ball State University Muncie, IN
AWARDS
Best Teapot 2021
Indiana Artists Student Award 2019
Juried Student Art Show 2019
Senior Award 2019
Senior Award 2018
Juried Student Art Show 2018
Strictly Functional Pottery National Lancaster Museum, PA
Indiana Artists Annual Members Exhibition Anderson, IN
Dean’s Purchase Award Ball State University, IN
Outstanding Senior in Sculpture Award Ball State University, IN
Outstanding Senior in Sculpture Award Ball State University, IN
Best of Show
Dean’s Purchase Award Ball State University, IN