Howard Kottler 心地よい空間へ
感性、 ではない
ギャラリーへ
ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
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…
