A gallery of handthrown and wood ash glazed pottery by Hank Goodman, a member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild. Somewhere between the distinctive glazes and graceful forms of Hank Goodmam’s pottery lies another layer, one you sense more than see. This is where individual artistry comes alive, drawing on subtle yet strong influences from centuries of art history, decades of family tradition, and years of personal experience. All pieces of Hank Goodman Stoneware may be used in the microwave and regular oven below 400 degrees. They are dishwasher safe and safe for use with all foods. All prices include delivery. Items will ship 4 - 5 weeks after the order is placed. Checkout or Review your Shopping Cart |
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| Large Extruded Vase...as seen above Approximately 24" high. Forms and color will vary slightly. Available in all color combinations. Item # SHCG-06-01...$199.50 Add to Shopping Cart |
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Shown in bronze/copper ash glaze combination. Approximately 14 1/2" diameter Item # SHCG-06-02...$98.50 Add to Shopping Cart |
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Shown in blue/brown ash glaze combination. 26" L x11" W x2" H. Available all colors. Item # SHCG-06-03...$114.50 Add to Shopping Cart |
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All pieces are shown in blue/brown ash glaze. They are available in all colors. Top, Wave Platter 16 1/2" x 11" Item # SHCG-06-04...$66.00 Add to Shopping Cart Bottom, Large Wave Platter 21 1/2" x 13" Item # SHCG-06-05...$96.00 Add to Shopping Cart Left, Oval Platter 18" x 6 5/8" Item # SHCG-06-06...$54.50 Add to Shopping Cart |
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Shown in bronze/copper ash glaze combination with slip trailed line decoration. aprox. 21 1/2" in diameter. Wired to hang. Available in blue/brown and bronze/copper only. Color and line decoation will vary slightly. Item # SHCG-06-07...$292.50 Add to Shopping Cart |
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| About Ash Glazed Pottery "Wood warms twice" is a popular expression in the densely forested North Carolina mountains, referring to the warmth generated in the chopping and burning of wood. But through Hank Goodman's distinctive glazes, wood warms a third time in the lasting beauty of his glazes. He recycles large amounts of wood ash collected from people who heat with wood, which in turn gives his stoneware the subdued and sensuous glazes that are its trademark. Ash contains most of the elements necessary to melt into a glaze. Hank screens the ash to remove charcoal and large particulates; it is then mixed with nontoxic minerals such as powdered granite, silica and clay. The powder is then suspended in a water slurry, sprayed onto the surface of the pottery and fired to approximately 2350-degrees Fahrenheit. This high firing melts the glaze and makes the clay itself impervious to liquids. "I like ash glazes because they create a busy surface as they melt and pull together to form 'streams' or 'stringers,'" Hank adds. "This 'wet look' of the glaze emphasizes the form of each piece rather than hiding or detracting from it. To repeat: All pieces of Hank Goodman Stoneware may be used in the microwave and regular oven below 400 degrees. They are dishwasher safe and safe for use with all foods. |
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| More about Hank Goodman Somewhere between the distinctive glazes and graceful forms of Hank Goodmam’s pottery lies another layer, one you sense more than see. This is where individual artistry comes alive, drawing on subtle yet strong influences from centuries of art history, decades of family tradition, and years of personal experience. Hints of historical Oriental and Western vessels show up in each vase and bottle, teapot and sculpture. An appreciation for the lush landscape of the North Carolina mountains is expressed in the natural tones of the ash glazes. And the importance of family, education, and travel lend shape to the work as surely as Hank's own skilled hands. Like all good art, it has taken a lifetime to develop Hank Goodman Stoneware, starting years ago on the family farm in northwest Iowa. Hank grew up working with his hands, guided by a mother who loved crafts and provided him with many opportunities to create objects in clay and other media. In his senior year at Buena Vista University at Storm Lake, Iowa, he was drawn to the potter's wheel and the centering of clay. After graduating with an Art Education degree in 1972 and three years later with an MFA in ceramics from the University of Iowa, he returned to the family farm to set up his first studio. Soon, though, social pressures forced him to get a "real job." Even so, these took him to interesting places that have lent a certain luster to his work: an assistant professorship at a small Midwestern college; a fine arts directorship at a private school in Colombia, South America; and high school and college teaching in El Paso, Texas. Fortunately, Hank eventually returned to his true calling. His stoneware can be found in a wide variety of homes and offices, complementing contemporary décor and blending into more formal settings as well. The ceramic style he pursued in the Southwest has matured in the North Carolina mountains, where he has lived with his wife, Vicki, since 1998. Hank finds the rugged terrain and natural beauty there, along with the integrity of those he calls friends and neighbors, provide a rich environment for his creativity. He also makes time for gardening and cooking, which complement his understanding of the long relationship between pottery and food. If you were to stop by his studio nestled in a valley just outside Asheville, Hank would tell you there is something very special for him about making things that occupy space, that he finds this work so much more rewarding than making two-dimensional art forms. "I like to produce pottery that can be useful and at the same time make a statement of form," he would explain. "My work varies from small, functional pieces to large scale-bottles and vases as high as 24 inches-and in the style of Mediterranean and Greek shapes. I like to create work that looks as though it could have been found in an ancient tomb." |
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