Foundations Work by founding members of NCECA
Paul Soldner (1921 – 2011)
Vessel, 1969
Ceramic, hand built, raku
TSCPL Permanent Collection, 2008.019
Paul Soldner was the first student admitted in the department that Peter Voulkos had established in 1954 at the Los AngelesCounty Art Institute. In this inspiring program, Soldner learnedto follow his own instincts about the possibilities for clay. This self-confidence, combined with his inventive mind, prepared Soldner for making discoveries that would change the course of Contemporary American ceramics.
Soldner introduced American-style raku, a low-fire process and helped to legitimize low-fire ware. Through his explorations of this technique, he expanded the aesthetic possibilities for clay.
Foundations Work by founding members of NCECA
Paul Soldner (1921 – 2011)
Vessel, 1969
Ceramic, hand built, raku
TSCPL Permanent Collection, 2008.019
Paul Soldner was the first student admitted in the department that Peter Voulkos had established in 1954 at the Los AngelesCounty Art Institute. In this inspiring program, Soldner learnedto follow his own instincts about the possibilities for clay. This self-confidence, combined with his inventive mind, prepared Soldner for making discoveries that would change the course of Contemporary American ceramics.
Soldner introduced American-style raku, a low-fire process and helped to legitimize low-fire ware. Through his explorations of this technique, he expanded the aesthetic possibilities for clay.