The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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Tom Post, with Sara Post
EDUCATION
1967 BS economics, University of California, Berkeley, California
1975-1976 Graduate Studies, Ceramics, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1981 Studio Potter, partner T.S. Post Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
Tom and Sara Post are known for hand-built shapes that are loose and totally functional. The surfaces are finished with blended brush colors creating color fields highlighted by repeated geometric accents.
The Posts began collaborating on ceramic pieces in 1976. Together they operated T.S. Post Ceramics producing a vast line of functional pieces from 1981-2005. Their
After 2005 they focused on one of a kind pieces and wall collages using tiles to create color field paintings.
Public Collections
Museum of Arts and Design, New York, New York
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC
Bibliography
American Art Collector, Volume 1, Book 1. Berkeley, CA: Alcove Books, 2004.
Fina, Angela and Jonathan Fairbanks. The Best of Pottery. Rockport MA: Quarry Books, 1996.
Palmer, Tom. American Art Collector, Volume 2, Book 1. Berkeley, CA: Alcove Books, 2005.
Pozo, Angelica. Making and Installing Handmade Tile. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 2005.
The Artful Home, Madison, WI: Guild Publications, 2005, 2006, 2007.
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