February/March 2019
February/March 2019
The Ceramics Issue
![February/March 2019 American Craft cover February/March 2019 American Craft cover](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_two_three_large/public/2019-01/February-March-2019-American-Craft-cover.jpg?itok=QjZhr43L)
This issue is all about ceramics. Learn about 15 artists who tell stories in clay, the intellectual property debate and what artists owe the community, how the Clay Studio connected with its community, the rich history of fine craft in Florence, Italy, and more.
Find it on newsstands now or in your mailbox as an American Craft Council membership benefit.
Feature Articles
More from This Issue
![Brunelleschi Duomo Brunelleschi Duomo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Brunelleschi-Duomo.jpg?itok=KXtbrAoM)
Art on the Arno
The rich history of fine craft in Florence is inspiring a new generation of artists and patrons.
![The Short List The Short List](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-02/February-March-2019-books.jpg?itok=DK8c6dJ3)
Body and Soul
Reviews of new books, including The Spirit of the Bauhaus.
![Sarah Koik, Why Not Two Sarah Koik, Why Not Two](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Sarah-Koik-Why-Not-Two_0.jpg?itok=vOPpYWoN)
Clay Dreams
Pitchers that pour against all odds, animal totems, and other visions demonstrate clay’s potential.
![Roberto Lugo helps kids with pottery Roberto Lugo helps kids with pottery](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/%20Roberto-Lugo-helps-kids-with-pottery.jpg?itok=JdWf0B85)
Connect, Then Curate
When the Clay Studio planned a move to a new part of Philadelphia, the staff thought to ask – rather than tell – their new neighbors what they wanted. Curator Jennifer Zwilling shares her experience.
![Corey Pemberton, Pistachio Ukhamba, 1 Corey Pemberton, Pistachio Ukhamba, 1](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Corey-Pemberton-Pistachio-Ukhamba-1.jpg?itok=tE-egbMP)
Devoted
With singular passion and openness to influence, Corey Pemberton produces glass work all his own.
![Forrest Lesch-Middelton tiles Forrest Lesch-Middelton tiles](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Forrest-Lesch-Middelton-tiles.jpg?itok=4H17zu26)
FLM Ceramics
The secret behind the intricate patterns on FLM Ceramics’ wares.
![Christina Erives working pottery Christina Erives working pottery](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-02/Christina-Erives-working-pottery.jpg?itok=rNMTvdqG)
Get Your Hands Dirty
Getting your hands on any material – wood, paper, yarn, bread dough – organizes your attention and builds physical skills.
![Nicki Green portrait Nicki Green portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Nicki-Green-portrait.jpg?itok=-L7YFhlT)
Nicki Green
Nicki Green on why the mikveh is perfect for exploring the intersection of her trans, queer, and Jewish identities.
![Rebecca Sive Chicago apartment Rebecca Sive Chicago apartment](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-03/Rebecca-Sive-apartment.jpg?itok=PJH9CW8j)
Power Broker
Author-activist Rebecca Sive advocates for women ceramists by collecting their art.
![Branan Mercer cups Branan Mercer cups](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Branan-Mercer-cups.jpg?itok=XSbvk6xV)
Ready to Use
Cheery clay for the home.
![Tanya Aguiniga work 1 Tanya Aguiniga work 1](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Tanya-Aguiniga-work-1.jpg?itok=pmaRwmVK)
Shows to See: February/March 2019
A roundup of the winter’s best exhibitions.
![Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Nopales Híbridos: An Imaginary World of a Rascuache-Futurism Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Nopales Híbridos: An Imaginary World of a Rascuache-Futurism](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Salvador-Jime%CC%81nez-Flores-Nopales-Hi%CC%81bridos-An-Imaginary-World-of-a-Rascuache-Futurism.jpg?itok=1y8ZySTo)
Stubborn Blooms
Salvador Jiménez-Flores’ Nopales Híbridos: An Imaginary World of a Rascuache-Futurism.
![Thomas Lynn, Chair with Back Thomas Lynn, Chair with Back](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Thomas-Lynn-Chair-with-Back_0.jpg?itok=_V-vAyBb)
The Good Making of Good Things
A behind-the-scenes look at a show on the history of American Craft magazine and the objects in its pages.
![Biba Schutz, Full Pooling Biba Schutz, Full Pooling](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Biba-Schutz-Full-Pooling.jpg?itok=RJmAbypm)
Where It Takes Her
For Biba Schutz, jewelry-making is an enchanting and ever-changing exploration.
![Ellen Winner How Art Works book 1 Ellen Winner How Art Works book 1](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2019-01/Ellen-Winner-How-Art-Works-book-1.jpg?itok=0kDyU_md)
Your Brain on Art
A new book by Ellen Winner argues that art can’t be defined – but it can be better understood by studying the psychological effects it has on viewers.