Ceramics

A montage of closeups of various ceramic works.

Ceramics

The Ceramics Concentration offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum that incorporates drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and design using earth-based materials and strategies.

The goal is to explore the dynamic field of ceramics with a broad but critical eye-from cultural objects and traditions to figurative sculpture, functional ware, and industrial applications-while offering the flexibility to pursue diverse methods of fabrication. Students investigate contemporary theory, materials, and the history of ceramic arts to develop a professional skill set and vocabulary.

A white ceramic piece with reddish-orange dots of various sizes.
A ceramic work of Mickey Mouse atop a pink and white ceramic birthday cake.

Studio Art

Paul Crenshaw, Ph.D.

Department Chair
401.865.2296
paul.crenshaw@providence.edu

Lynn Curtis, M.F.A.

Assistant Chair
401.865.2018
lcurtis@providence.edu

Kate McNamara, M.A.

Visual Resource Curator
401.865.1042
kmcnam12@providence.edu

Janice M.DiLustro

Administrative Coordinator
401.865.2401
jdilustr@providence.edu

Ceramic of three eyes stacked vertically, one of which is closed. Beneath are the outlines of hands in the shape of a martini glass.
A red ceramic circle with various abstract shapes within.
A yellow-hatched ceramic flower pot or container.
A blue, turquoise, and white clock with yellow roman numeral numbers.
An abstract ceramic work of a shoe and splatter paint.
A large black ceramic anchor sitting above ceramic waves.
A red and white ceramic lighthouse with musical notation around it.
A large ceramic hand being bitten by a red crab.
A brown and red ceramic lantern with "Seabees" written on it.
An abstract yellow, blue and red piece featuring a large triangle shape and blue feet.
A black, yellow and blue ceramic mug.
A ceramic woman in the water. She a red had, no top, and has purple hair.
A very droopy ceramic teapot that somewhat resembles a dog.
Two ceramic bowls, one with a night sky and trees and the other with a bird wading among reeds.
A ceramic teapot with a large eyeball, a lightbulb on top, and monoscope where the spout would be.
A ceramic bowl of noodles, egg and lobster.
A blue ceramic woman entwined with a green sea monster.
Three blue and white ceramic vases.
A very colorful ceramic dog who is also a cookie jar.
A ceramic picture frame with flowers, vines and leaves.
A purple dog looking into large white pot with waves coming out of it.
A blue and green ceramic teapot, with a black, hammer-shaped handle.
A white ceramic bowl with blue images of fish on the sides.
A ceramic skateboard featuring woods, mountains, the sea, and large rainbow.
A brown and white cup with ideograms on its sides.
A rocket-shaped pitcher with flames on the side.
Two ceramic structures that look like buildings that have partly fallen down.
Two pairs of blue and yellow ceramic shoes.
A ceramic chimney, primarily gray with a rainbow colored base.
A blue ceramic boat that has been upturned.
A ceramic woman with blond hair, a large nose and squinting eyes.
An abstract ceramic piece shaped like a figure eight, primarily gray and brown with red, yellow and blue highlights.
A ceramic banana split with cherries on top.
Four ceramic containers of various shapes, tan with white paint.
A single ceramic containers of various shapes, tan with white paint.
Five blue and white ceramic bowls on a white shelf.
Six ceramic circles stacked in a pyramid-shape. The top is an eye.

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