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Jim Koudelka

Member profile details

First name

Jim

Last name

Koudelka

Profile Picture

City

Portland

State

Public Studio Phone

617 549 9444

Website

www.janetbuskirk.com

Public Email Address

koudelkaclay@gmail.com

Facebook Page URL

https://www.facebook.com/jim.koudelka.52

Art Work Description

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Firing Methods

Gas
Electric
Reduction
Oxidation
High-Fire
Low-Fire
Salt
Soda

Types of Clay Used

Terra Cotta
Stoneware
Porcelain

Forming Methods and Techniques

Wheel Thrown
Slip Cast
Slabs
Hand Built
Coil

Finishing Methods and Techniques

Dip or Poured Glazes
Painted Slips
Decals
Underglazes
Terra sigillata
Engobes
Oxides
Washes

Forms Types

Cups
Coffee Mugs
Vase
Serving Bowls
Linder Jars
Vessel
Figurative

Artwork Description

Functional
Non-Functional
Sculpture
Vessel
Modern
Bright
Complex

Artist Statement

Jims’ recent functional work explores the vessel as a painting in the round with the form becoming a sculpted 3 dimensional canvas. A variety of playful line drawings, geometric shapes, patterns and vivid colors also reference the visual environments of a mid century design style and painters such as Mondrian, Klee, Miro and Kandinski.

Biography

Jim Koudelka has maintained an involvement throughout his career in both functional and sculptural work. His work has been exhibited in numerous national and regional shows; receiving honors and awards and has been published in a variety of books and magazines. He was a Prof of ceramics at The Oregon College of Art and Craft for 28 years.

Clay Educators

Educator Type

College or University
Retired Educator
Resident Artist
Workshops

Name of Institution or Studio

Workshops

URL to page with info on your ceramics program or class

Mold making, thrown and altered, throwing, sculpture, mixed media

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