art for the everyday
The Ripple Collection
This collection is inspired by the marble drapery of Renaissance sculptors. Created from a single piece of clay, without any cutting, removing, or attaching, these trays, plates, and bowls rely on curves and ripples to transform them from flat slabs of clay to 3D vessels. This fluid movement reminds viewers of the soft and malleable beginnings of the clay, inviting them to imagine the moment of the piece’s creation.
Experiences
Sharing the joy of playing in the mud is one of my favorite parts of being a ceramicist. Whether you’re interested in a fun date night for you and your partner, additional programming for your ceramics studio or assisted living community, or a team-building activity for your organization, I can work with you to create the perfect clay experience to fit your needs.
Showcase method, celebrate process
That is how I approach my work, both as an artist and as an educator.
I believe in highlighting seams, tool marks, construction methods, and the material itself, allowing these artifacts of method and process to sing out, keeping the humanity behind the art front-and-center, rather than trying to hide it.
I take the same approach with instruction, celebrating the process of learning as its own accomplishment, meeting every student where they are, and making growth and imperfection as transparent as they are esteemed.
My name is Taylor Barton, and I’m glad you’re here.