Natalie Blake
“I attribute the simplicity of my forms to a desire that my vessels have a whole and graceful presence. I want my work to make a bold and prominent statement, yet reserve restful composure.
“My carving has been referenced to folded fabric, conjuring the image of expandability through breath. Creating a piece that conveys fullness and ripeness makes me the most satisfied as an artist. What brings me back to the thrown vessel time after time is the possibility of capturing the poise and vibrancy of clay as it expands outwards on the wheel.”
After graduating from Kenyon in 1992, Blake was awarded the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship offering post graduates a year of applied research and development in a field of interest. Blake visited Indonesia, Korea, Nepal and India, making traditional pots and learning about their economic role in the lives of indigenous craftswomen. Natalie Blake currently maintains a studio in Brattleboro, Vermont.