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native San Franciscan, Nancy Y. Adams spent one year studying ceramic technique
at City College of San Francisco. After receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in
1969, she went to work, perfecting her craft in various studio spaces, including
Ruby O'Burke's workshop in San Francisco. Now living on Sweetwater Ranch in
southern Oregon, she combines her art with riding the hills on horseback,
organic gardening, and hosting Sweetwater Cottage Retreat, a destination for
those who share similar interests.
My
work reflects a deep and life long connection with the natural environment.
Over many years I’ve sought to integrate my daily life with nature, offering
homage to the animals and plants---celebrating their symbolism as well a their
fragility in the face of the encroaching corporate world and the mind-set that
goes with it.
Technically, I have perfected an unusual and unique manner of surface treatment. Each piece is wheel-thrown and then hand-carved and modeled with flora and fauna motifs. Multiple coats of matt glazes are airbrushed onto the ware and then fired to maturity in an oxidation kiln. I like to push the envelope of conventional pottery, stretching out to incorporate the sculptural into bowls, vases and tea sets.
ã2008
No work may be reproduced in any form without express written permission of the artist, Nancy Yturriaga Adams
Photo Credit to Hap Sakwa & Mel Schockner
