Al Jaeger Ceramics

Al jaeger lives off the grid in deerfield where he creates his art from the pottery studio he built himself.

Al jaeger ceramics.

Oct 31 2011 this pin was discovered by joan bartos. Al jaeger is a quality experienced insurance professional. This new body of work created specially for this solo show represents a divergence in style and direction. Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces.

Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. 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. We like to joke that new hampshire is a hotbed of wood fired kilns jaeger says there are about six statewide. He says his work is inspired by the natural beauty of the region s landscape.

Best in sculptural ceramics. About 450 feet from the house jaeger and the members of the potter s guild have built a wood fired community kiln. For this show al will have wood fired stoneware letters on display. Al jaeger creates and wood fires his stoneware and porcelain sculptures for walls tables and pedestals at his studio in deerfield nh.

Four times a year guild members gather here to heat the kiln and fire their pottery. Al jaeger deerfield for caravan sponsored by the new hampshire potters guild. Three dimensional ceramic sculptures by al jaeger at mcgowan fine art in concord nh. Pieces range from colorful miniature clay tiles to imposing large scale wall collages.

During my time working with him at dean i admired his dedication commitment and the knowledge he brought to the organization. During this time al has opened his studio and mentored hundreds of students and artists. Jaeger is exploring new mediums and processes in firing. Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces.