Biography
Kenyon Hansen is a studio potter and educator in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan. His work has appeared in numerous publications and exhibitions around the country and abroad. Kenyon has participated in residencies at The Archie Bray Foundation, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, and Center Street Clay. Kenyon has taught workshops at craft schools, universities, and art centers throughout the United States and abroad. He maintains a home studio with his wife Lindsey, and is a ceramics instructor at Michigan Tech University.
Artist Statement
The insatiable need to work with my hands is the driving force of my craft. The pulse of my practice lies in the rhythm of making and through repetition the work evolves, changing slowly in response to each firing cycle. Tactile and visual consideration and slowing down are key to this process. These elements carry equal weight and are central in my working process leading up to the finished pieces. I focus on utilitarian objects that enrich the quotidian experience. My hope is that the pots I make will contribute to the field of craft and elevate the everyday experience.
More information about Kenyon can be found at: kenyonhansenclay.com
IG: @kenyonhansen