Deborah Moen
Artist Statement
In my beginning of art there were sketchpads, paint and canvas. I then touched clay and that’s all it took to become addicted. My work derives from having a mom as a chef and all the wonderful pots and pans to cook in. My creations reflect the easy side of life. I make pieces that are plain, simple, hold quantity, are pleasing to the eye and meant for every day use.
My first touch of clay was in high school in the mid 70’s which drew me into buying my first electric kick wheel. I am basically a self-taught potter with a couple ceramic classes at Portland Community Collage. I have been a member of the Oregon Potters Association (OPA) since 1995 with all the companionship and knowledge to pick from that anyone could ask for.
The pieces I design, either wheel thrown or hand built, start in my mind first, working out the bugs there before they are ever created. I do not sketch the piece beforehand because I don’t want to loose the initial driving force. Once made, each new creation goes through an extensive R&D: We actually use the prototype pieces so we know how the design works over all in the home. This allows time for any changes before the final pieces find their own new homes. Every piece will have a tiny bit of my heart and soul in them.
My first touch of clay was in high school in the mid 70’s which drew me into buying my first electric kick wheel. I am basically a self-taught potter with a couple ceramic classes at Portland Community Collage. I have been a member of the Oregon Potters Association (OPA) since 1995 with all the companionship and knowledge to pick from that anyone could ask for.
The pieces I design, either wheel thrown or hand built, start in my mind first, working out the bugs there before they are ever created. I do not sketch the piece beforehand because I don’t want to loose the initial driving force. Once made, each new creation goes through an extensive R&D: We actually use the prototype pieces so we know how the design works over all in the home. This allows time for any changes before the final pieces find their own new homes. Every piece will have a tiny bit of my heart and soul in them.