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STATEMENT AND BIO

I enjoy the cyclical nature of making, and seeing how the traditional practices influence contemporary making.  I am intrigued that every pot has its own lifecycle.  Every pot starts as a lump of clay, which is then pushed and pulled into shape.  Afterward, it goes through fire to become a functional object.  With every new vessel, the process begins again.  This cycle is highlighted by a circle on the bottom of each vessel.  My pots are an exploration of surrounding space, seeing how traditional forms can influence the making of new shapes, and the relationship between objects.

Steven Kin was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in West Bloomfield.  He went to school at Bloomfield Hills High School, where he found and nurtured his love for ceramic vessel work.  Steven later went to College for Creative Studies for his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics.  Steven has exhibited in numerous galleries across southeast Michigan, including Pewabic Pottery, Janice Charach Gallery, and Holding House.  Steven currently resides in Detroit.

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