Eben Gramer - Ceramic artist and sculptor

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I love sculpting with clay. I try to choose subjects that project pleasant feelings and I strive to make my art attractive. Whenever possible, I also include the expression of some form of humor. Humor helps us survive even the most serious parts of life.

My work is fired to high temperatures that make a strong vitrified clay body and I create all my own glazes. I enjoy testing new formulas and I am always excited to see the results when the kiln is opened. I have sometimes developed a glaze for the enhancement of one particular sculpture. My glazes include no toxic chemicals and are food safe.

My knowledge of mold making comes in handy. Large clay sculptures are difficult to dry without developing cracks, often rendering the piece useless. The extra effort of making a mold can sometimes help me re-create an otherwise lost piece.

You can see a few samples of my recent work in the Gallery. I hope you find them appealing.