Tim Cornell
Tim Cornell Ceramics
"I choose form over function, I make art for arts sake."
As an artist, Tim Cornell never repeats himself. This is by design. He uses Raku and other low-fire techniques because they make it simply impossible to repeat one’s self. However, they do allow for a continuity, rhythm, and structure of process.
Tim Cornell works in a variety of low-fire techniques, primarily saggar and horsehair, or some combination of the two. He derives both inspiration and combustible materials from his wife’s garden. All of the feathers are freely given to him by his rescue chicken, Brienne of Tarth.
He received his B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2003. Nearly 20 years later he discovered ceramics, and very quickly developed a love for Raku. He has either built or rebuilt all of his own electric and Raku kilns. Twice he has shown at the One-of-a-Kind Show in Chicago. For the past two years he has been leading workshops at both Gnarware in Chicago, Illinois, and Rovang Ceramics in Sedona, Arizona.
As an artist, Tim Cornell never repeats himself. This is by design. He uses Raku and other low-fire techniques because they make it simply impossible to repeat one’s self. However, they do allow for a continuity, rhythm, and structure of process.
Tim Cornell works in a variety of low-fire techniques, primarily saggar and horsehair, or some combination of the two. He derives both inspiration and combustible materials from his wife’s garden. All of the feathers are freely given to him by his rescue chicken, Brienne of Tarth.
He received his B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2003. Nearly 20 years later he discovered ceramics, and very quickly developed a love for Raku. He has either built or rebuilt all of his own electric and Raku kilns. Twice he has shown at the One-of-a-Kind Show in Chicago. For the past two years he has been leading workshops at both Gnarware in Chicago, Illinois, and Rovang Ceramics in Sedona, Arizona.
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