Robert Zumwalt

My ceramic practice is guided by process and material investigation. I create iterative systems of production that result in series or fragments for larger works. Form is often a byproduct or afterthought of this practice. Variation within my systems is ingrained, often creating obstacles that compel intuitive making. This approach balances hand and process while reflecting humanity. Recurring patterns of nature as well as natural forces make the bulk of my mark making. I use the Japanese techniques of nerikomi and kintsugi to depict our existential experience through time and the power of ritual respectively.
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