Benjamin R. Gufford

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Title: Blistered Vessel

Year of Creation: 2003

Glaze: Low-fire earthenware slip fired to cone 13

Clay Body: Porcelain

Dimensions: Height 18 inches, Width 9 inches

Artist's Statement: The focus of my career is to become a respected art educator, potter and artist. Staying active in the ceramic field has kept my pace steady and has yielded me many opportunities to teach classes and give demonstrations and workshops. The influence on my career comes from the pioneers such as Rudy Autio, Don Reitz, Cynthia Bringle and many others.