Eric Orr Clay
Eric Orr
As an artist, my media is often determined by my idea. Whatever is appropriate to express or interpret a creative thought can be used as my media. I favor the hands-on and textural forms that clay provides. Clay suits my personality in its experimental nature and its ability to facilitate change and new directions while the artwork is in progress. I believe this is where true creativity lives, and this is when the media engages the artist in direct conversation. Clay is also changeable, unpredictable and demands faith, which is similar to life.Where do I find my inspiration? Perhaps, from the simple geometry of nature. I am moved by architecture, bridges, and the forms of man-made mechanical objects. I love the passionate colors and rich paint textures of Van Gogh as well as the austere bottle still life paintings of Giorgio Morandi.
My sculptural work is often based on abstracted forms found in both the man-made environment as well as the natural world. My pottery is often quirky, eclectic and might even be what I call "Dysfunctional". It is designed to make you think and sometimes laugh!
Education: BFA, MFA in Art Education, MA Art, MFA Ceramics-
30 years teaching and supervision experience in Lewisville I.S.D., 2 fall semesters in Italy teaching art for North Lake College's Rome Studies Program, Art Consultant for School Specialty's Sax Arts for the northern half of Texas.Clay is elemental: earth, water, air and fire...what could be more basic!