About Us
My Love for the Arts
The world itself is an inspiration to me. I have been making one of a kind pieces since a young age and carry on to this day while studying for my Bachelor of Fine Art with ASU. I draw my love for ceramics from my loving family, friends and everything in-between.
Artist Statement
As an artist, I find my voice through the medium in which I work with: clay. Clay is a soft material and is very lenient, listening to every move you make; it becomes a harmonious movement. An enormous influence of my work comes from some of the earliest recorded ceramics in history which originated during the Jomon and Yayoi periods of Japan. They used some of the most primitive methods of working with clay which included coil building. The act of coiling a pot can be balanced with patience and attention which allowed them to create simple forms that could be used for function, as well as keeping an elegance to them. My work aims towards a more contemporary approach while still working within the traditional culture of the coil building method.
Resume/CV
With ceramics you're able to create within a world of no boundaries. I have been thankful for all the opportunities that I have been given over my career. I am happy to share with you all my journey in the art world.
Chris Pelensky
1808 W Curry Dr Chandler, Az 85224 | Home: 480-456-8965 Cell: 480-532-1209 | cpelensky@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of FINE arTS | 2016-PRESENT | Arizona state university
· Major: Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts | 2015-2016 | Northern Arizona University
· Major: Fine Arts
Associates of Arts | 2014-2015 | Mesa Community College
· Major: Fine Arts
Work History & Experience
- 2016 - Participated in the Inaugural firing of the Denver Anagama
o Assisted John Domenico in the construction of his wood kiln
- 2016 – Volunteered in the 48th annunal Tempe Festival of the Arts as a demonstrating artisit
- 2018 – Participated in the annual firing of the Denver Anagama
- 2018 – Attended a one week workshop with Emily Shroeder Willis at Arrowmont
Accomplishments & Awards
Featured in:
· 2013 - Shemer Art Exhibition – Phoenix, Az
· 2013/2014 - Young at Art – Mesa, Az
· 2014 - Masters of Tomorrow Art Exhibition – Mesa, Az
· 2015 – Its Elemental – Flagstaff, Az
· 2018 – Goodmans Interior Structures 60th Anniversary: Arts & Buisness Collide – Phoenix, Az
· 2018 – Windgate University Fellowship to attend Arrowmont
· 2019 – Windgate University Fellowship to attend Arrowmont