Brett Wallerstein earned an MFA in ceramic arts at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland in 2021 and a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University in 1993. He has taught ceramics at every grade level for the past thirty years and was an adjunct professor in the Ceramic/Art Department of Rowan College of Burlington County, NJ. He has been an associate artist of the Clay Studio in Philadelphia, but currently maintains a studio at home in Huntington Beach, Ca. He creates whimsical sculptural forms inspired by oceanic forms that usually contain fractal patterns when examined closely.
Wallerstein has participated in regional, national, and international juried shows both solo and group exhibitions including work featured in The Trenton Museum in 2021 and 2022. His work has been published in various magazines including Ceramics Monthly, Arts & Activities, Dwell Magazine, Atomic Ranch, and Modern Magazine: Design, Architecture, & Decorative Arts.
In an increasingly complex world, my sculptures explore the connection between nature and the feeling of tranquillity, through the creation of biomorphic porcelain sculptures. Inspiration from ordered organic structures found in the ocean can be seen in my work, can evoke a sense of calmness when appreciated the order found in nature. my process and work explore the connection between the feeling of serenity, oceanic forms from nature, biomorphic sculpture, the viewer, and the act of sculpting. Left unglazed, the form’s surface remain pure and simple, drawing attention to it’s bold silhouette and graceful movement. Polished sheens are often produced on the surfaces bringing out the natural characteristics of the porcelain. Inspired by the organic structures and fractal patterns found in oceanic specimens, special design features are fabricated in the sculpting process to address the larger goal of creating work that brings the viewer to a tranquil place. My work also celebrates the richness and diversity of the ocean environment.
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