ARTIST STATEMENT

Little Big Show

featuring Rebecca Gramdorf

In my ceramics practice, I focus on creating functional vessels for everyday use. Rather than focus on volume, I focus on creating unique pieces and enjoy the time spent decorating each by hand. I utilize both abstract designs and natural imagery in my decorations, and approach painting with joy, curiosity, and openness. The cups I decorate act like mini sketch pages, allowing me to experiment as well as let go of perfection.

I use a porcelain clay body and decorate using a combination of sgraffito and mishima techniques. The underglaze decoration is then finished with a clear glaze.

About the Artist

Rebecca Gramdorf is an artist and farmer living in Hermantown, MN. She owns and operates Small Wheel Farm, a diversified vegetable farm, and sells her produce and pottery at the Duluth Farmers Market. Before farming, Rebecca worked for seven years as an art teacher at Grand Rapids High School. She holds a degree in Studio Art from St. Olaf College. In addition to ceramics, Rebecca has worked in drawing, painting, sculpture and new media art. Within the last year, she has begun a new body of work centered on xerography and the use of various transfer techniques.