Artist: Scott Jelich

Scott Jelich, ALASKA
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Forming, shaping, and cutting on the potter’s wheel tends to be a discipline in repetition and consistency. When working at the wheel, I allow myself the latitude to balance the rhythm of rote labor with interludes of exploration. Choices occur throughout the making process in reaction to how the material responds to my touch. I shape the work with my hands, starting from the inside out. Swelling the form, wider and wider, I push the limits of the material. The marks made on the surface may be different depending on the tool I use or speed at which the wheel is turning. I strive to create a personal arrangement of form, texture and color that exists as both a functional object, as well as poetic narrative that conveys a sense of motion, volume, and
structure.

Education
2015 MFA, NYSCC at Alfred School of Art and Design, Alfred University. Alfred, NY
2012 - 13 Post Baccalaureate Studies, University of Montana. Missoula, MT
2012 BFA, University of Alaska Anchorage. Anchorage, AK

Exhibitions
2019
-Art of Repetition: Ceramic Artists and Their Mentors, Gallery-One. Curated by Bonilyn Parker. Ellensburg, WA

2017
-The Almighty Cup, Invited Artist. Gandee Gallery, Fabius, NY.
-Archie Bray Resident Exhibition, NCECA Concurrent Exhibition, Louis and Clark College, Portland, OR
-Confluence and Bifurcation: The Joining and Splitting of Rivers, NCECA Concurrent Exhibition, Seminar Gallery at the Pacific Northwest College of Arts. Portland, OR
-Spring Faculty Exhibition, Kimura Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage. Anchorage, AK
-Bray Days: Artists from the Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts, Exit Gallery, Montana State University. Bozeman, MT.
-Digital Debut, Belger Crane Yard, Red Star Studios. Kansas City, MO
-West High Art Project, Stephan Fine Arts Gallery. Anchorage, AK
2016
-Crafted in Alaska, juried craft show. The Anchorage Museum. Anchorage, AK
-10 th Biennial Faculty Exhibition II, Kimura Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage. Anchorage, AK
-Archie Bray at the Kovla-Sullivan Gallery, Kovla-Sullivan Gallery. Spokane, WA

2015
-A Winter Exhibition, Open Space Alaska. Anchorage, AK
-The Simple Cup, KOBO Gallery, Seward Park Art Center, Seattle, WA
-A Mnemonic Arrangement, MFA thesis exhibition, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery
-NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
-Variance, The Wurks Gallery. NCECA 2015. Providence, RI

2013
-Montana State University and University of Montana Student and Faculty Exhibition,
-Bray North Gallery, juried by Richard Notkin.
-Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2012
-University of Montana Winter Student Juried Show, Off Center Gallery, juried by Adrian Arleo
-University of Montana, Missoula, MT
-Playful Convergence, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Kimura Gallery
-University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

Teaching Experience

2016-2018
-Adjunct Faculty, ceramics instructor. University of Alaska, Anchorage.
2018
-Instructor, Ceramics for Teachers. Anchorage School District. Anchorage, AK
2015
-Instructor of Record, Beginning Ceramics. NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
2014
-Teaching Assistant, Hybrid Vessel, instructor Kayla Stein, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
-Teaching Assistant, Sophomore Wheel throwing, instructor Shawn Murrey, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
-Instructor of Record, Beginning Wheel Throwing, Summer Session, NYSCC at Alfred University. Alfred, NY
-Demonstrator, Summer Session, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
-Lecturer, Summer Session Graduate Lecture Series, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
2013
-Teaching Assistant, Junior Pottery, instructor Linda Sikora, NYSCC at Alfred University. Alfred, NY
-Demonstrator, Introduction to Wheel Throwing, University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Professional Experience

2016
Artist in Residence, Short Term resident, Archie Bray Foundation. Helena, MT
2015-Present
Studio Potter, Anchorage, AK
2014
Facilities Coordinator, Summer Session, NYSCC at Alfred University. Alfred, NY
2013
Studio Assistant, assistant to Julia Galloway. Missoula, MT
2012 - 13
Kiln Building Internship, instructed by Trey Hill and Steve Belz; Construction of a down draft soda kiln and large updraft gas kiln with experience in all facets of design and construction.
Reconditioning used burners, basic welding, demolition and refurbishing old soda kiln, replacement of floor, bag wall, flew, and chimney.
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2011 -12
Treasurer, Claybody Clay Club, responsible for managing UAA Claybody funds. University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
2011
-Curator, 2011 Claybody Ceramics Invitational, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
-Workshop Assistant, Jason Walker Workshop; Preparing material and slip casting pieces for assembly. University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
2010
-Workshop Assistant, Brad Schwieger Workshop; preparing material and assisting. University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
-Guest Artist, Tom Rohr Memorial Firing and Fundraiser; donator, firing kilns, and labor. University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
-Curator, 2010 Claybody Wood and Soda Fired Exhibition, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
2009
-Kiln Building Workshop, Soda Kiln Construction and Design by Steve Godfrey. Constructed a downdraft soda kiln at Ose Matsutani’s Studio. Anchorage, AK
2009 – 11
-President, Claybody UAA Clay Club, delegating jobs and managing club projects, exhibitions, sales, and visiting artist workshops. University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
2008
-Gallery Assistant, 20/20 Vision National Ceramics Invitational, curated by Jeremy Kane, Alaska State Museum, Juneau, AK

Awards
2012 President’s Award “Best in Show”, 2012 University of Montana Winter Student Juried Show,juried by Adrian Arleo. University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Collections
Schein-Joseph Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred, NY
Robert Pfannebecker Collection
Publication
2018 Studio Visit: Scott Jelich, Ceramics Monthly, September 2018 issue.
2015 Deep Layers, High Surfaces, Pottery Making Illustrated, January/February 2015 issue. pp. 40-42

Bibliography
2015 Variance: A Survey of Graduate Student Work, catalog publication, NYSCC at Alfred University
2012 Student Work Showcased at Annual Invitational, UAA weekly newspaper, The Northern Light, January 24th 2012, image
BFA Art Program Helps Students Specialize, UAA weekly newspaper,
The Northern Light, May 1 st 2012
Knee Deep in Mud: UAA Takes Creativity to a New Level, UAA weekly newspaper
The Northern Light, April 24 th 2012, Interview
2011 2011 Claybody Ceramics Invitational, UAA weekly newspaper,
The Northern Light, January 19 th 2011, image
2010 Soda and Wood Gets Claybody Fired Up, UAA weekly newspaper,
The Northern Light, January 19 th 2010, image and interview