Functional pottery needs to relate and respond to the objects and spaces around it. I believe this should be a thoughtful conversation between pots and people and their environments. Making fully hand built, slab built pots has led me to develop a 'short-hand' language of material techniques and artistic expression that feels true to that idea. These are chameleon pots that invite touch and attract attention in use, but can also sit quietly and comfortably on their own. I make my own glazes and use mostly natural and neutral colors. Graphic shapes and soft surfaces are defined by exposed seams and overlapping slab construction. I intend for the designs to feel modern, but to also celebrate clay through signs of the handmade process.
After years of personal and professional work in art and design, the desire to be useful and make useful things led to the creation of ifpottery in 2015.
About
John Morse, the potter, is from southern Minnesota and got his degree in fine art from the University of Minnesota. While living in Minneapolis for nearly 40 years he had several interesting and successful careers, including- gravestone making, bartending, photo styling and creative direction for Target. His latest engagements are tending a large garden with husband Joe and making pots on top of a mesa overlooking the scenic Pecos river valley in northern New Mexico.
Events
Railyard Artisan Market, Sunday, January 19, 2025 10am-3pm 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Northern Clay Center, Winter Show, November 17- December 30, 2024 2424 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota NorthernClayCenter.org
If you have questions about us, or about purchasing pottery— it’s easy to get our attention at ifpottery@gmail.com.
If you have questions about representation or custom projects you can reach us at ifpottery@gmail.com or @ifpottery on Instagram.
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