Ben Blackwood & Lane Chapman - Collaborative Wood Fired Platter

Thrown by Ben Blackwood with illustration by Lane Chapman, fired in the Clay Studio anagama

3x19x17", 100% donation by artists

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Ben Blackwood grew up on the move until he finally settled into his family's hometown of Bozeman, Montana where he has stayed throughout his adult life. Several years of pouring concrete for a living inspired him to return to school at Montana State University where he earned his BFA in Ceramics in 2019. His time at MSU sparked a passion for woodfiring and an interest in the physical and chemical properties of Montana's local clays. This has allowed him to make work that satiates his cravings to labor and create, while also satisfying his urges to engage with the secluded wilderness of Montana. Ben was the Wood Fire resident at The Clay Studio of Missoula from 2019-2021.

Lane Chapman is a utilitarian potter influenced by the natural world. Starting out as a painter and illustrator, she transitioned into clay after being hooked by her first class. Lane obtained a BFA in ceramics in 2017 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. After graduating, she moved to Rochester, NY for a two-year residency at the Flower City Arts Center. Lane was a resident at The Clay Studio of Missoula from 2019-2021 and is currently a resident at Wildfire Ceramic Studio.

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