Artists of Gumbo Clayfest 2022: Gary “Greeny” Greenberg

I spent most of my formative years in the principal’s office, as my teachers didn’t appreciate nor

understand the process in which I actualized my philosophy. Ceramics was pretty much the only thing

I didn’t get sent to the office for doing, and since my parents met at the Chicago Art institute, my chances of being paleontologist or fireman were rather slim.

I have been involved with ceramics for more than 52 years. This led me to pursue a BFA from Northern Illinois University, an MFA from Arizona State, and has resulted in my current position as Ass. Prof. Art/Ceramics and former department chair at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where I have been working quietly for the last 30 years on a variety of foil-fired, low-fired and wood-fired, art objects and vessels.My work has been featured in several publications, among these are “Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques”, Lark Books, 2004, “The Extruder Book”, American Ceramics Society, “The 2005 NCECA Clay National Catalog and “American Style” Magazine.

Although I am very serious about producing work, I feel strongly that it should contain an element of humor, reflecting the absurdities of life in general and of art in particular. In that regard, all the time I spent in the principal’s office and all the time I spent watching the Three Stooges and The Marx Brothers wasn’t really wasted. I noted a strong component of “slapstick” all those endeavors.

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The Edaren Foundation Presents: Gumbo Clayfest 2023 returns to TASI when ceramists descend on Beaumont July 6, 7, and 8!

No admission fee required, any donations accepted.

For the workshop:  This time another kiln build and two-day glaze workshop with social interaction with members as well.