The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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Robert Andersen, Bob
EDUCATION
1968 BFA University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
APPRENTICESHIPS & RESIDENCIES
1973-1977 Potter in Residence, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1969-1973 Art Teacher, Ames Jr High School, and Ames High School, Ames, Iowa
1977-Present Studio potter at Sunflower Pottery in Kalona, Iowa
BIOGRAPHY
Robert Andersen and his wife Connie Andersen collaborate to produce functional stoneware pottery decorated with farm and agriculture motifs. A common vessel form is the mug.
Surface techniques include the found wood, metal and plastic objects used to impress surface motifs. Vessel exteriors are left unglazed. Connie and Robert Andersen are co-designers. Robert Andersen throws and begins the decorative process, Connie Andersen handles glazing.
Robert and Connie Andersen run Sunflower Pottery in Kalona, Iowa.
Public Collections
Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa
Website(s):
Artist's Studio: Sunflower Studio
“Andersen” signature on base, edged into wet clay often with date
Response from Sunflower Pottery:
Three markings are used. Two marks are used on mugs usually applied at the base of the handle. The first is an A for Andersen and the other is a Sunflower. A third mark, a signature and the year it was made on the bottom of the pieces.
(no photos available of the sunflower pottery)
Method: Slab-Built
Dimensions: 1.1" x 14.7" x 9.75"Surface Technique: Glaze, Stamped
Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified February 11, 2024. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/andersen-0