Ramah Commanday

Crystal Springs Pottery, 374 Viewmont Road, Germantown 12526 | 510-206-9122 |
Handicap accessible | Opem Labor Day Monday
ramah.commanday@gmail.com | |amah-commanday.squarespace.com | @crystalspringspottery

Artist Statement

I make stoneware and porcelain vessels in Germantown, NY. The vases, bowls, platters, drinking ware and covered jars are designed for use and beauty.

I began working with clay in Northern California in the 1970’s, introduced to studio ceramics by production potter, Al Johnson in the Bauhaus tradition of his own teacher, Marguerite Wildenhain,

Since that time, my work has been influenced by the process and aesthetics of Japanese wood firing, and my fascination with geologic forms and colors.

My work explores the ways that clay forms can evoke and capture motion. The goal of my high temperature firing techniques is to create clay surfaces with the subtlety and complexity of rocks, minerals and shells.

I look forward to sharing my work during seasonal Open Studio events and I welcome visitors to my studio by appointment throughout the year.