Cheer Clay Studio
Allentown, PA
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In 1991, John Cheer relocated to the northeast and in 1993 became a full-time clay artist, selling his work at fine art and craft shows throughout the country. In Pa., he studied glazing techniques under a master Italian ceramics artist Renzo Faggioli and later, art theory and design under artist Myron Barnstone.

Artist Statement:
I wanted my clay art work to be in a class by itself. My goals were:
1) To have a technique and process that most people cannot come close to copying.
2) To create pieces that possess a power to take you somewhere and expand your imagination.
3) To create pieces where you see something new every time you look at them.

Stoneware and porcelain clay, wheel-thrown & hand-sculpted. Crushed glass and glazes added prior to final firing in a propane gas kiln (about 2500 degrees in 12 hours), for a final fusion of clay and glass. Decorative wall art.