Biography:
Joseph’s ideas for his ceramic artwork are inspired by human forms and forms he’s found in nature. He works primarily in Raku, a 16th century Japanese firing technique. Joseph’s palate of glazes include vibrant copper and gold colors along with crackle glazes that produce an intriguing display of random vein patterns. Another distinguishing characteristic of his large vase forms are the abstract sculptural tops which he believes add personality and an individual character to each of his pieces.
Résumé:
Education:
1983-1985
Dobson High School, Mesa, AZ
1986-1996
Mesa Art Center, Mesa, AZ
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Work Experience:
1995-1996
Mesa Art Center, Instructor
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Art Shows and Galleries:
1996
Boulder Creeek Art Festival
Best in Show
1997
Castle Rock Art Festival
Best Fine Craft
1998
Castle Rock Art Festival
First Place Ceramic
1999
Henderson Art Festival
Best Ceramic
1999
Beverly Hills Art Show (spring)
Best in Show
1999
Berverly Hills Art Show (fall)
Third Place Ceramic
1999
Castle Rock Art Festival
Honorable Mention
1999
Cynthia Woody Gallery
Solo Exhibition
2000
Castle Rock Art Festival
Honorable Mention
2001
St. George Art Show
First Place
2001
Berverly Hills Art Show (fall)
Third Place Ceramic
2002
Beverly Hills Art Show (spring)
Honorable Mention
2002
Castle Rock Art Festival
First Place Ceramic
2002
Vail Art Show
Best Ceramic
2003
Rancho Mirage Art Festival
Best in Show
2003
Golden Art Festival
First Place Ceramic
2003
Castle Rock Art Festival
Juror's Award
2003
Vail Art Show
Best Ceramic
2004
Berverly Hills Art Show (fall)
Second Place Ceramic
2004
Indian Wells Art Festival
Third Place
2005
Sausalito Art Festival
2006
Sausalito Art Festival
2006
Castle Rock Art Festival
First Place
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Public Work:
City of Beverly Hills Public Collection
The Point at Tapatio, Phoenix AZ, resort remodel of over 600 pieces
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Media:
1997
Channel 5 News - Artist interview and studio tour.
1998
Mesa Tribune Newspaper - Artist interview and profile.
1999
Scottsdale Tribune Newspaper - Artist interview and profile.
2002
HGTV - Modern Masters episode 608 - Artist interview and studio tour. Demonstration of the creation of a totem pole along with installation process.
