Howard Kottler Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Howard Kottler
Howard Kottler: A Satirical Voice in Ceramic Art Howard Kottler (1930-1989) stands as a pivotal, yet often underappreciated, figure in the evolution of American ceramics and conceptual art. His work, characterized by its playful irreverence and sharp critique of popular culture, challenged conventional notions of what ceramic art could be. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Kottler’s journey from an initial interest in biology to becoming a cele
brated artist was marked by a profound shift – a passionate embrace of clay as a powerful medium for social commentary. His career unfolded primarily within the vibrant artistic landscape of Seattle, Washington, where he taught at the University of Washington for over two decades and established himself as a key voice in the burgeoning Funk art movement. Early Influences and Artistic Training Kottler’s initial exposure to ceramics ca…
