The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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Christopher Chaney, Chris Chaney
EDUCATION
1999-2001 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
2012— Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illinois
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
2007—Ceramics Instructor, Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago, Illinois
2012 Ceramics Instructor, ClaySpace, Warrenville, Illinois
Chris Chaney seeks to create surfaces that speak of material degradation on functional ceramic wares. He is attracted to how the environment works with time to ultimately reclaim the detritus of civilization. His surface designs are inspired by “razzle dazzle,” the theory and style of visual disruption that emerged during WWI and WWII. Chaney adapts this theory and style as a decorative motif for ceramic wares.
In order to achieve the desired effects, Chaney primarily uses atmospheric firing techniques. He uses both reduction wood firings and soda firings in gas kilns.
Chaney, an artist and educator, is affiliated with the Lillstreet Art Center where he teaches soda firing to advanced students. In addition to teaching, Chaney maintains a home-studio and studies woodfiring with Doug Jeppesen at the Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
Public Collections
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illinois
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Source: Artist
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Artist's Studio: Chris Chaney
Impressed mark in the shape of the state of Illinois containing the letters CMC. Mark is usually located on the bottom of larger pieces, base of handles on mugs, or at the junction of base and wall on turned cups.
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Ash Glaze, Paper Resist, Slip, Underglaze, Woodfire
This vase was wood fired in the Waubonsee Community College train kiln for approximately 50 hours. It was thrown, altered, and assembled from modified B-mix.
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Ash Glaze, Paper Resist, Slip, Underglaze, Woodfire
This vase was wood fired in the Waubonsee Community College train kiln for approximately 50 hours. It was thrown, altered, and assembled using modified B-mix. The pot was buried in an ember bed during the firing leading to a surface similar to saggar fired works.
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Ash Glaze, Shino Glaze, Slip, Woodfire
This cup was wood fired in the Waubonsee Community College anagama for approximately 80 hours. It was thrown, faceted, and turned using modified B-mix.
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Ash Glaze, Paper Resist, Shino Glaze, Slip, Transfer or Decal Decorated, Underglaze, Woodfire
This cup was wood fired in the Waubonsee Community College anagama for approximately 80 hours. It was thrown, faceted, and turned using modified B-mix.
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Ash Glaze, Paper Resist, Shino Glaze, Slip, Transfer or Decal Decorated, Underglaze, Woodfire
This cup was wood fired in the Waubonsee Community College anagama for approximately 80 hours. It was thrown, faceted, and turned using modified B-clay from Continental Clay.
Method: Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: Ash Glaze, Paper Resist, Shino Glaze, Slip, Transfer or Decal Decorated, Underglaze, Woodfire
This cup was wood fired in the Waubonsee Community College anagama for approximately 80 hours. It was thrown, faceted, and turned using modified B-clay from Continental Clay.
Citation: "The Marks Project." Last modified June 10, 2019. http://themarksproject.org:443/marks/chaney