Sandy Blain

Tulip Vase, c. 2005

7 x 8.25 x 5

Sandy Blain is Professor Emeritus - Ceramics, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Director Emeritus - Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN. Her background includes a B.S. in Art Education from Northern Illinois University, and a M.F.A. in Ceramics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Having worked in teaching and administration since 1964, she has a diverse background related to educational programming - classes/ conferences/seminars; gallery programming/installations; fund raising; public relations and personnel development. Her public service work includes involvement with national/regional/state/local craft organizations, often serving as a board member, consultant, conference coordinator, grant reviewer, exhibition juror, or presenter/workshop leader. As a practicing artist, her clay pieces have been seen in juried and invitational exhibitions throughout the country with reviews and photographs in media publications and catalogs.

After moving to Arizona in 2004, Sandy set-up a ceramic studio working with mid-range stoneware and emphasizing functional vessel forms. Her work is inspired by nature as well as architecture and industrial objects. Utilizing handbuilt slab-construction techniques for the simplified forms, and heavily marked / texture impressed surfaces, the combination is enhanced with multiple layers of sprayed glazes. Surface depth with subtle color variation help to convey a timeless expressive personal statement.

Sandy recently retired from her position as an adjunct faculty member at the Mesa Arts Center, in Mesa, Arizona. ​She continues to serve on the Advisory Council of the Shemer Art Center, in Phoenix, and serves as a consultant to various national regional arts organizations. Her studio practice continues to be of utmost importance and she hosts 1 - 2 sales a year at her home studio.

Donated by Marsha Gold

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