“Woodfire Ceramics”
Loren Scherbak has had a love of clay since attending Walter Johnson High School. She earned her BFA in 1979 from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She has been making and showing functional pottery for over 45 years. She is actively experimenting and pushing herself as an artist to find her voice in clay.
“Making ceramics talks directly to my interest in the tactile intimacy of functional pottery and my sensitivity to the natural world. I draw from my life-long relationship with the flora of the Mid-Atlantic region. I have reduced my use of harmful chemicals by working with local clay and an energy-efficient wood-fueled kiln. My artwork uses the free ash and flame that are byproducts from burning wood to create my surfaces. I try to minimize my environmental footprint while still achieving my artistic goals.”
Come to Peerless Rockville’s gift shop to view Loren’s work, or visit her website.
