Zach Anglin

22-Piece Dinnerware Set

Artist Statement

My motivation for creating this body of work comes from my interest in functional vessels and traditional ceramic items such as plates, bowls, and cups. I really admire the idea that something I made with my own hands could be a part of someone’s everyday life or have a place in their home. I am interested in making a personal connection between myself as the maker of the object and the user of each individual piece.

My work revolves around the idea that I can create a sense of fluidity and personality on the surface of each piece, while also allowing the user to draw the conclusion that each vessel was handmade. I do this through the application of clay slip, which allows me to create a fluid surface quality that adds personality and character. The fluid surface allows the user to see each piece as once being a malleable material that was shaped and altered by human hands.

Thesis Committee Members

Professor Robert Long, Chair
Professor Rowan Haug
Professor Ben Harvey

headshot of Zach Anglin Light blue dinnerware set with four dinner plates, four dessert plates, four bowls, four cups, two candlesticks, one butter bell, salt ‘n’ pepper shakers, and one pitcher.