Associate Artist:
Lynne Dorman
I graduated from Vassar College with an AB in psychology and later obtained an MS and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Case Western Reserve University. For many years, I worked in the field of mental health with children and their families in hospital, clinic and school settings. For as long as I can remember however, I have been enamored with ceramic art. I particularly have been attracted to work that is both decorative and functional in nature, especially dinnerware and tile work. Approximately, a dozen years ago, during a period of transition and relocation to New York City, I decided on a whim to enroll in a ceramics course focusing on wheel thrown pottery. After a single ten-week session, I was captivated. I have been throwing on the wheel ever since. From Marymount College and the 92nd Street Y in New York to The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, I have had the joyful experience of working with clay while studying under the guidance of a multitude of exceptional artist/instructors.
Over the years, I have experimented with a variety of different clay bodies and glazing techniques in both hand-built and wheel-thrown work. I have tended to favor simple forms, which are gently altered or basic forms decorated with vibrant color. In my most recent work using high fired porcelain, I have concentrated on creating sets of utilitarian objects which can be nested, stacked, or clustered. Overall, my goal had been to embellish my home (and the homes of others) with decorative, functional pottery. Also, it has been my desire to create unique, personal gifts that represent a caring effort from the hand and the heart.
