Andrew
Kellner
Hamilton, Ontario
For me, pottery only becomes active when we commit them into service.
The pots I make are emblematic of more than a container of food. They’re a visual representation of time, memory and history.
Which is actively added to and transported with the experiences of use.
Pottery, when used in the domestic setting eventually break down, it stains, glazes dull, and chipped edges form. These are the battle scars of utilitarian ware, of a well-loved piece of pottery. These marks are to be admired and help in the brief instances of small pleasure on a daily basis. Creating moments of experiential sympathy between the participant maker and the pot. These moments cant be codified or appropriated but have the immediate enjoyment of everydayness.
Andrew Kellner received a Diploma from Sheridan College (2003) BFA (2005) from Alberta College of Art and Design, and a MFA (2017) from West Virginia University.
Since moving to Hamilton, Kellner keeps a home studio practice, with an ethos of sustainability.
