The Cup: Doug Jeppesen - Sugar Grove, IL

Doug Jeppesen Mug wood-fired, B mix, 2011
(4.5 x 5 inches) CUP 098 $30 SOLD

Statement:

Today we live in a world of convenience rather than one of necessity, and to make functional pottery is a reaction against this convenience.  From a solitary morning cup of coffee, a noisy family dinner, or sipping a cup of whiskey with a friend, pots are used every day by millions of people as they record and discuss their ideas, activities and experiences.  For me, this opens a door to a part of our society that wishes to rekindle a relationship with our past and push beyond the industrialized object of contemporary society.

Doug Jeppesen Whiskey Cups - Set of 2 wood-fired, B Mix, 2011
(2.5 x 2.25 and 2.25 x 2.25 inches) CUP 099 $30 SOLD

Doug Jeppesen Tumbler
wood-fired, B mix, 2011
(8 x 3.5 inches) CUP 100 $35

Bio:

Doug Jeppesen holds a BA in Art History and a BFA in Art with an emphasis in ceramics from the University of Tulsa, and a MFA from Northern Illinois University.  Doug is an Associate Professor of Art/Ceramics at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois where he has taught full time since 1998.  He specializes in wood firing and has built a number of different styled wood fired kilns at the college.  The latest was an Anagama, which was completed during the fall of 2006 and is one of only three in the state of Illinois.  His work has appeared in numerous national juried and invitational exhibitions across the United States.  Doug has presents workshops at area colleges and universities, and participated as a panel member at the International Wood Firing Conference at Northern Arizona University in 2006.

Doug Jeppesen Teabowl wood-fired, B mix, 2011
(2.75 x 4 inches) CUP 101 $30 SOLD

Website: http://www.dougjeppesen.com/

Thrown Altered: Vessels Out of Round - Opening Night Photos

 

David Bolton - Guest Curator

 David Bolton, Head of the Ceramics Department at the College of Lake County guest curated Thrown Altered: Vessels Out of Round. 

"My intention with this exhibition is to expose students and the public to great ceramic art and to make them aware of more possibilities with clay and the wheel.  The artists in this show have transcended the process to create their individual visions in clay"

The 14 invited ceramicists from around the country and one from Canada were selected for the way they explore throwing and altering their work.

Ben Bates - Invited Artist

Two local artists in the show were able to attend the opening:  Ben Bates - Libertyville, IL and Doug Jeppesen - Sugar Grove, IL

Doug Jeppesen - Invited Artist

Smooth vibraphone sounds were provided by the Rick Embach and Jim Seidel Duo.


Rick Embach and Jim Seidel Duo



Work by Edward Eberle: White Canyon, 2008 porcelain

 

Work by Jeff Oestreich: Thrown and Faceted
Triangular and Square Bowl, 2011 soda fired

Jane Brandt and Dean of Libraries Connie Bakker
enjoying the opening

Work by Ben Bates: Lotus Platter, 2009 stoneware
Admired by Shu-Hei Hwang, Feng-Hua Cheng
and Corrine Buckley-Kukulski

Teapots: An Invitational - Doug Jeppesen Sugar Grove, IL

Doug Jeppesen Teapot $175
wood-fired B-Mix wood/salt fired
with Elvis Yellow Flashing Slip and Albany Slip Glaze (5" x 8.5" x 5")

Statement:
Today, we live in a world of convenience rather than one of necessity, and to make functional pottery is a reaction against this convenience.  I'm interested in the personal relationships between handmade pottery and the industrialized objects used daily in our society.  From a solitary morning cup of coffee, a noisy family dinner or sipping a cup of whiskey with a friend, pots are used every day by millions of people as they record and discuss their ideas, activities and experiences.

Bio:

Doug Jeppesen holds a BA in Art History and a BFA in Art with an emphases in ceramics from the University of Tulsa, and a MFA from Northern Illinois University.  Doug is an Assistant Professor of Art/Ceramics at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois where he has taught full time since 1998. 

He specializes in wood firing and has built a number of different styled wood fired kilns at the college.  The latest was an Anagama completed during the fall of 2006, which is one of only three in the state of Illinois.  His work has appeared in numerous national juried and invitational exhibitions across the United States.  Doug has also presented throwing demonstrations at area colleges and participated as a panel member at the International Wood Firing Conference at Northern Arizona University in 2006. 

Website: http://www.dougjeppesen.com/