George Morrison

"I seek elegant simplicity. Forms that harmonize the unique physical characteristics of clay with spontaneous manipulation, as opposed to rigorous control. My attraction to ceramic sculpture is a logical extension of my career in architecture. Both deal with volume, form, and surface. Both are most successful when the properties of the materials in use are boldly expressed."

George cultivates a dialogue between architecturally balanced design and the inherent properties of clay to create deceptively simple, yet visually intriguing, sculptural forms. The visual power of his sculptures is derived from his truthful representation of the nature of clay and the processes he applies to the material.

My process involves the spontaneous manipulation of clay in a search for deceptively simple, bold forms. What happens if I drop a bowling ball on an extruded form? What do I learn by taking a spiraling wire-tool slice through a long rectangular form? This spontaneity is made permanent in the kiln

George earned his architectural degree in 1972. He studied ceramic art at La Meridiana Centre for Ceramics in Tuscany, Italy, and the Corcoran School of Art in Washington DC. He founded his architectural firm in 1981. Since retirement, art has become a full-time vocation. His explorations have also expanded into large scale public art sculptures and lighting design. George is a Vietnam Era Veteran