Al Jaeger Ceramics

He says his work is inspired by the natural beauty of the region s landscape.

Al jaeger ceramics.

Four times a year guild members gather here to heat the kiln and fire their pottery. Jaeger is exploring new mediums and processes in firing. Best in sculptural ceramics. I have always been fascinated by letters and their forms.

We like to joke that new hampshire is a hotbed of wood fired kilns jaeger says there are about six statewide. About 450 feet from the house jaeger and the members of the potter s guild have built a wood fired community kiln. Oct 31 2011 this pin was discovered by joan bartos. While still hand building forms with clay he is incorporating brightly colored porcelain through a technique reminiscent of the italian use of millefiore where the artist layers thin layers of clay to create pattern.

Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. Al jaeger creates and wood fires his stoneware and porcelain sculptures for walls tables and pedestals at his studio in deerfield nh. Al jaeger is a quality experienced insurance professional. For this show al will have wood fired stoneware letters on display.

Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces. Sand gravel and other local materials are incorporated into the clays causing lumps pits cracks and warts. This new body of work created specially for this solo show represents a divergence in style and direction. Al jaeger deerfield for caravan sponsored by the new hampshire potters guild.

Pieces range from colorful miniature clay tiles to imposing large scale wall collages. Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces. During this time al has opened his studio and mentored hundreds of students and artists. Al jaeger lives off the grid in deerfield where he creates his art from the pottery studio he built himself.