John Mason, pioneer of clay, has died

[Rae Reich]

From The New York Times:

John Mason, Who Expanded Ceramics’ Boundaries, Dies at 91

His large wall reliefs and other sculptures explored the artistic possibilities of clay.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/07/obituaries/john-mason-dies.html
 

I will imagine his grave marked by a big, red X.

[LeeU]

One of my mini-heroes (I refuse to have major heroes-too many pitfalls). I had already begun ripping, slamming and otherwise mistreating the clay that some people thought should become nicely thrown bowls with thin walls and those pretty feet when I learned about him & the similars. He/others helped with those pesky validation issues, something I appreciate to this day, even tho I won't be returning to the type of clay work that is in my heart (which is OK-I am loving that I can get to do what I am getting to do!).  The article made me wonder if any ceramists are buried in the Woodstock Artists Cemetary. I'm gonna check that out.