Jerry Bennett
Pennsylvania

Porcelain (paper clay)
Functional
9.75"w x 4.5"l x 7.25"h

About the Artist
Jerry Bennett earned his MFA from Indiana University at Bloomington in 1975. In 2005, he was an honored guest at the first International Paper Clay Symposium in Kecskemet, Hungary; and in 2012, he was the leader of the second Paper Clay Symposium. He lives in Philadelphia, where he teaches and runs Two Rivers Studio.

Artist Statement
Exploring form, texture, and light as it applies to translucent porcelain forms is the current direction of my work. I am working with porcelain, the best I can make, using fine European porcelains as my inspiration. To increase the strength and workability of the raw porcelain, I fold recycled paper and cotton fibers into the clay mix. This is commonly referred to as "Paperclay." I then fire the finished work to cone 13, nearly 2,700 F. I strive to find movement and especially attitude in my work. Although there are traditional aspects of my career, I produce functional pottery, and the true intent is to create fun, relaxed, and contemporary ceramics. In my studio, I do not use apprentices or employees, nor do I use commercial clays, underglazes, or glazes.

*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026. 
After the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.