Al Jaeger Ceramics

Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces.

Al jaeger ceramics.

Four times a year guild members gather here to heat the kiln and fire their pottery. We like to joke that new hampshire is a hotbed of wood fired kilns jaeger says there are about six statewide. For this show al will have wood fired stoneware letters on display. Best in sculptural ceramics.

While still hand building forms with clay he is incorporating brightly colored porcelain through a technique reminiscent of the italian use of millefiore where the artist layers thin layers of clay to create pattern. He says his work is inspired by the natural beauty of the region s landscape. Three dimensional ceramic sculptures by al jaeger at mcgowan fine art in concord nh. Al jaeger is a quality experienced insurance professional.

Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. Al jaeger lives off the grid in deerfield where he creates his art from the pottery studio he built himself. About 450 feet from the house jaeger and the members of the potter s guild have built a wood fired community kiln. Al jaeger deerfield for caravan sponsored by the new hampshire potters guild.

This new body of work created specially for this solo show represents a divergence in style and direction. Ceramic artist al jaeger has worked and resided on his deerfield nh farm for nearly 50 years. Pieces range from colorful miniature clay tiles to imposing large scale wall collages. During this time al has opened his studio and mentored hundreds of students and artists.

I have always been fascinated by letters and their forms. Oct 31 2011 this pin was discovered by joan bartos. Al jaeger creates and wood fires his stoneware and porcelain sculptures for walls tables and pedestals at his studio in deerfield nh. Sand gravel and other local materials are incorporated into the clays causing lumps pits cracks and warts.