Jack Earl

Dog Bowl

8"H 6.25"Diameter

Jack Earl Artist Biography

Jack Earl (1934-2023) was an American ceramic artist and teacher, known for drawing inspiration from his home state of Ohio to create rural pieces "with meticulous craftsmanship and astute details… to where you could smell the air, hear the silence and swat the flies." He earned his BA at Bluffton College in Ohio in 1956, and then taught art in high schools until he earned his MA in art education at The Ohio State University in 1964. His work often involved dogs or the character "Bill", who is said to be a combination of Earl's father-in-law, himself, and others. The titles to his pieces are typically lengthy, stream-of-consciousness narratives that suggest the folk or rural lifestyle. These are intended to add another dimension to the artwork. His work has received a notable response over his decades-long career, especially since he was regarded as "a master at reminding us that within the events we take for granted are moments of never-ending mystery and wonder."

Jack Earl's work was included in the seminal exhibition Objects USA (1969-1971). He had many solo shows including at the Museum of American Craft (now the Museum of Arts and Design) and is held in private collections and major museums including The Clay Studio Collection and the Smithsonian Museum of American Art.

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