Andy Foster ( He/Him )

I am a potter who was raised, trained, and educated in New York State. While much of ceramics education draws from Asian history and aesthetic, it was not until much later in my career that I was exposed to the rich ceramic history that existed in New York from the late 18th century through much of the 19th. While this work draws heavily from the potters European origins, it is astounding in the skill of its making, and the resourcefulness of the makers in how they utilized what materials they could access.

My work celebrates this tradition. As I align my personal experience and narrative I imagine, through objects, a world where these vessels are continued. I seek to not only revere New York pottery, but extend it through a personal relationship with making.

Andy is a ceramic artist from upstate New York who makes functional pottery that celebrates the state’s rich tradition of stoneware production dating back to the 1800s. He has exhibited his work at craft shows and exhibitions across the country, and has taught several workshops and classes on ceramic process and history. He is currently the Artist in Residence at the Appalachian Center for Craft, where he continues to expand his practice and research.