Biography
Andrea is a potter in Floyd, Virginia where she shares a studio and gallery at Poor Farm Pottery with husband Seth Guzovsky. After finishing her BFA credits at West Virginia University she made her way to Floyd in 2011 to work as an apprentice for Silvie Granatelli – studio potter and founding 16 Hands Member. Next, Andrea moved on to complete her MFA in Ceramics at Syracuse University. She has taken classes at Arrowmont School of Crafts and traveled to Jindezhen, China to study ceramics. She is a current member of the 16 Hands Studio Tour, exhibits nationally and has written several articles for Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated.
Artist Statement
My studio practice is slow and steady. The inlayed line is particularly significant on the surface of my pottery. These lines form repeating patterns and floral motifs that reference traditional quilt blocks, architectural ornament, Art Deco patterns, stained glass windows, and 16th century Iznik tiles. My color pallet is bright, with translucent blues, shades of chartreuse green, and spots of yellow and red. I use a porcelain clay body that I fire in an electric kiln. With my pottery I hope to add pomp to daily life. As my pottery moves into the world, I optimistically pursue my goal to make useful and beautiful objects. Objects that I hope will find a home in everyday life and daily conversation, where they will reward and remind the user that the well crafted object has not only satisfied a need but has connected them with another human being.
More information about Andrea can be found at: andreadennistonceramics.com