ANN McCLELLAN (American b.-1964-)Sculptor Ann McClellan’s foundation in ceramics began as a potter’s apprentice in Karatsu, Japan, an experience that continues to influence her work. Ann often draws inspiration from nature. She explores use of mid-range or high fire glazes. Her surfaces may feature raw oxide brushwork, slips, image transfers or lusters. Recent vessels are built using wheel throwing, coil, or slab construction, and fired multiple times.Her recent body of work is inspired by ancient forms and also 16th century Asian ceramics. She has chosen to explore various glazes inspired by her travels, including celadons she viewed at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts as well as blue and white wares seen in Japan and Holland. Her brushwork, created with raw oxides and gold luster, is intentionally loose to capture flow and movement. All vases, fired multiple times (bisque/glaze/luster), are formed by a combination of wheel thrown and coil building techniques. With over thirty years of experience, her creative projects reflect a deep commitment to craft and tradition. Ann McClellan’s work is in permanent national and international collections. Bio:Born in Newfoundland, Ann had dual citizenship in the USA and Canada until age 18. Ann is an artist and educator who has also studied basketmaking and clay. She shares her studio and home with basket maker Billy Ray Sims in Camden, Maine. 1987 B.A., Lewis and Clark College 1989-94 Ceramics Apprenticeship, Karatsu, Japan1994 Nissin Bowl Exhibition, Tokyo 1994 Western Japan Arts and Crafts National Exhibition, National tour show2005 B.F.A., University of Southern Maine 2005-8 Carver Hill Gallery2006-8 Lincoln Street Center Gallery 2015 Harlow Gallery 2017 M.Ed., Leslie University 2018 North Haven Hopkins Gallery 2019 Kentucky Museum, Western Kentucky University, “All for One” Exhibition 2021 Artist-in-Residency, Virginia Tech University, Reynolds Homestead2020-1 North Haven Hopkins Gallery 2020-1 Granite Gallery2021, 2023, 2024- Carver Hill Gallery AWARDS + PERMANENT COLLECTION: Virginia Tech University/Reynolds Homestead “Reaching For Freedom” (collaboration with basket maker, Billy Ray Sims) “Family”, Faciliating public engagement to consider enslaved experience of family Iwataya Prize, Western Japan Arts and Crafts Show, Innovation & Tradition Iwataya Corporation, Yunomi, set of 5 21-2023 Carver Hill Gallery, Camden, MaineAwards & Permanent Collection:Virginia Tech University/Reynolds Homestead“Reaching For Freedom” (collaboration with basket maker, Billy Ray Sims)“Family”, Faciliating public engagement to consider enslaved experience of familyIwataya Prize, Western Japan Arts and Crafts Show, Innovation & TraditionIwataya Corporation, Yunomi, set of 5