-The Premier Custom Pottery Studio and Gallery in Palm Springs-
STUDIO ARTISTS/OWNERS
Dona Vanden Heuvel Dona
began as a potter's apprentice in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the late
60's. She dedicated herself to the goals of beauty and functionality in
her pottery. One of the three co-founders of Silica Studios, she
has fulfilled her dream of providing a creative working space for local
ceramics artists in Palm Springs.
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Daric Harvie Daric is
one of the founders of Silica Studios. He began working with
clay in 1992 and received his B.F.A. in Ceramics from Long Beach State.
"I love the process and possibilities that clay brings. When beauty and
function come together it is a wonderful thing."
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Tim McMullen Craftsmanship. Function.
Imagination. Passion.
These elements are what clay demands from the potter. The depth of ceramics is unparalleled by any other art form. Although it is ancient, there is something new to learn everyday and I feel it is my duty as well as my great pleasure to let people in on the secret. Visit Tim's site at TimMcMullen.com. |
LOCAL ARTISTS
Paul
Bellardo Paul
brings amazing experience and youthful humor to the studio. He was the
1st recipient of the Louis Comfort Tiffany Scholarship. His pieces are
in museums in New York, Boston and the Chrysler Art Museum. He was a
gallery owner of contemporary crafts in NYC for 35 years.
Visit Paul's website at PaulBellardo.com. |
David
Farnsworth David's
ceramics are handbuilt, inspired by images from his paintings. Foremost
a watercolor artist, ceramics has brought new possibilities to
exploring images in three dimensions. David also serves on the Artwall
Project in Palm Springs.
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Ron
Ehlers A
graduate of the University of Idaho, Ron spent the next two years at
the California College of Arts and Crafts. A sign painter until
retirement, he then took up Ceramics at College of the Desert. "It is
an interesting and satisfying pursuit, alwas with more projects to
attempt."
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Linda
Farrell Linda
started ceramics at College of the Desert in 2001. Studying with Tim
McMullen, the ceramics bug bit hard. When the studio opened, Linda was
one of the first potters to become a member. Linda participates in
workshops at Silica Studios, AMOCA, Xiem Gallery, and Mendocino Art
Center.
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Robert
Glover Bob brings to the studio an extensive background as a working ceramic artist celebrating 50 years in making ceramic sculpture. He earned a scholarship to attend the Otis Art Institute where he studied with Peter Voulkos. He received his MFA in 1960 and subsequently taught at Otis College of Art and Design for 39 years. Exhibitions include Janis & Space Galleries in L.A. and museums in San Francisco, New York and Japan. Was recently on exhibit at Edenhurst Gallery in Palm Desert. Visit Robert's website at RGlover.com |
Eduardo
Lerma "Off
the wheel, I see the finished piece in my mind before I touch the clay.
On the wheel, I push every piece to its limit, then see what it has
become."
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Hong
Rubenstein "It
is with a real sense of adventure and excitement that I create unique,
sculptural ceramic art forms on the potter's wheel and with hand
building. Each piece one of a kind. I truly love the ongoing
exploration, sense of freedom and joy I feel when creating ceramic art
forms."
Visit Hong's website at OneDreamDesign.com. |
Silica Studios
752 S. Williams Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Call Us: 760.325.7007