Peter
Black

Shaped by clay,
guided by function

I was raised in an environment which always respected the value of art. My father was a painter and teacher who always encouraged me to pursue creative outlets. At the age of 13, I purchased my first kiln and worked with clay while thinking about art school throughout high school.

I attended the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI. Though I was always planning on Graphic Design as a major, I had an attachment to clay work I couldn't give up — and received a BFA in Ceramics.

I work in several different types of clay. This allows me to choose the technique depending on the final function or objective use of the work. The construction could include wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting, and combinations of all three.

I give serious attention to each stage of the process to achieve unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, while maintaining their intended function.