John Balistreri
John Balistreri | |
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 John Balistreri (right) assisting Peter Voulkos (left). | |
| Born | 1962 |
| Nationality |  American |
| Known for | Ceramic art |
John Balistreri (born 1962) is an American ceramic artist best known for his large-scale sculptures. He is currently a Professor of Art and the head of the ceramic art program at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.
Biography[edit]
Born in Denver in 1962, Balistreri initially worked for his family greenhouse business, during which time he developed an interest in ceramics, building his first gas-fired kiln on the property.[1] He obtained an associate degree from Colorado Mountain College,[2] and later went on to study fine art at Kansas City Art Institute in 1986, before pursuing a master's degree at Kent State University in 1988.[3] He built a 30 ft kiln while at Kent State University, one of the largest in the country.[1]
In 1996, Balistreri was named 'Head of Ceramics' at Bowling Green State University,[4] with many of his students later becoming professors themselves.[5]
Balistreri produces paintings and sculptures, but he is best known for his large-scale ceramic works. He developed techniques for ceramic 3D printing using digital technology for which he received two U.S. patents.[6] His work has been exhibited at art galleries nationwide, including the Canton Museum of Art,[7] Denver Art Museum,[8] Daum Museum of Contemporary Art,[9] and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.[10]
Collections[edit]
- Daum Museum of Contemporary Art[11]
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art[12]
- Canton Museum of Art (Ohio)[13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "BGSU art professors inspire in and out of the classroom". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "John Balistreri". The Marks Project.
- ^ Thrun, Neil. "John Balistreri's new totemic ceramic sculptures fuse modern pop, indigenous motifs". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on 2015-02-25.
- ^ Reporter, Hannah Finnerty |. "Ceramic department develops well-rounded artists". BG Falcon Media. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Feat of clay". Bowling Green State University. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ John Balistreri: By and Large.
- ^ "Canton Museum of Art Collection". www.cantonartcollection.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ Post, Kyle MacMillian | The Denver (2011-07-14). "Clay's day in the spotlight: Summer shapes up as ceramics season in Denver galleries, Denver Art Museum". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Reflection of the Flame". Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Matter and Force | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art". www.kemperart.org. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Reflection of the Flame". Collection, Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Matter and Force". Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Permanent Collection: Shark Nose, John Balistreri". Canton Museum of Art. Retrieved 27 September 2019.