Jan Jacque

Jan Jacque

Jan Jacque

Biography

"I received a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, School for American Craftsmen in 1977. My 31 year career as a full-time potter has been devoted to making beautiful objects for individuals and galleries who appreciate fine craft. I have received many awards for my creations. Four of my pieces are in the permanent collection at the Mint Museum of Craft and Design (Allen Chasanoff Ceramic Collection)."

Branches

My love of nature, trees, and quiet is perhaps most evident in my pieces incorporating branches.

"I start my process of creation with an inspirational walk in the woods. I gather fallen branches in just the right stage of dryness. After lugging them back to my studio, I study them for the form that they speak of. I do drawings to capture the forms in my mind. The branch is then cut to a more manageable size. The bark is carefully removed. I then 'edit' the branch by cutting and sanding until the final shape emerges. At this point the clay form is started and the branch is fit to it."

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