Ellany Gable, Honey Hill Pottery
Statement:
“ It is my deepest desire that we take the time to serve ourselves and each other with beauty, style and grace.
I create pieces that visually evoke a time long ago, or something very familiar.
The tactile nature of my pots speak at once to the fingertips and to human touch.
I do this to connect the innate wisdom and appreciation of beauty that we, as human beings have desired and possessed since the beginning of time, up to the present moment.
My intention is to create utilitarian items with such stunning beauty, that they may stand out as significant and help us to pause in our hurried world to thoroughly enjoy what is in front of us.
Each piece is as individual as the person who uses it is. The time in which we use them is sacred: It is time for a meal shared together and time at home. It is time for the opportunity to connect with our loved-ones and our own beauty, usefulness, individuality and style.”
Education:
Although formally educated at Hunter College in New York City, I consider myself mostly self- educated.
I have done many workshops with colleagues and have instructed workshops myself. Some of the workshops I have developed and instructed are:
“Experiencing the Fire” Three firing techniques, one weekend: Raku, Pit and Horse Hair.
Throwing Large Vessels.
Centering for Beginners.
Wheel throwing.
Surface Decoration.
Terra Sigillata.
Workshops at:
Brooklyn, NY, Quintano’s School for young Professionals. Port Jefferson, New York, Hands-On-Clay studio.
New York in Callicoon at Honey Hill Pottery,
The South Kent School, S. Kent, Ct.
The Catskill Art Society in Hurleyville, NY
Some workshops in my resume include internships as well.
Workshops that I eagerly participated in:
Bob Segall, Susan Peterson, Woody Hughes, Betty Woodman, Robert Compton, George Geyer,
Randy Blume, Pete Pinnell, Steven Hill, Joyce Michaud, Joe Bennion, Peter Callas, Jeff Shapiro, Steven Branfmann. Linda Christianson, and many more.
NCECA: ( National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts) Conferences attended: Minnesota, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Maryland.
As long as I am alive, my education will never end.
Shows:
2001
Beck Gallery
Sullivan County Museum
2002
American Craft Council
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, Il.
Smithsonian Craft Show
Washington, DC
2003
Samuel E Gallery
Schenectady, NY
Women Artists of the Catskills
Sullivan County Museum
2004
Paradise City Fine Art Shows
Marlborough, Ma
Northampton, Ma
Pen & Brush Gallery
New York City
Klay Gallery
Nyack, New York
Amos Eno Gallery
New York City
2005
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance
Narrowsburg, NY
Sullivan County Museum
Beck Gallery
2006
Art Harlem
New York City
2007
Pewabic Pottery
Detroit, Mi.
Boston Gift Show
Interior Lighting Magazine
One page article on stoneware lighting fixtures.
2008
Pewabic Pottery
Detroit, Mi.
Bethel Woods Center for Arts
Bethel, N.Y.
2009
Jersey Shore Clay National
Pen and Brush Gallery
New York City.
Fellowships, Awards:
2005- 2006
Fellowship Grant: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance
2006
"Florabunda" bowl chosen to represent New York as a great shopping destination. The image flew on the Gateway Banner in Binghamton, N.Y. for one year.
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