Dunhuang Ceramic Residency 2017

After a successful residency in 2016, I was fortunate enough to be invited back to Lanzhou for a second two month residency in 2017.  It was a great to reconnect with many of my old friends and to work with new students and faculty. This year I was one of four American artists in residency. The others were Matthew Courtney, Steven Driver, and Keaton Wynn.  It was an honor to be in such great company!  Check out this blog post to find out more and to see images of some of their work.

The Granary
ceramic, found object

Tools and Weapons
ceramic, wood

Tai Chi Platter Series
​ceramic

Gansu Ewers
​ceramic

About David  

David J. P. Hooker lives and works in the greater Chicago area, where he is an artist and Chair of the Art Department at Wheaton College. He received an M.F.A. in Ceramics from Kent State University and a B.A. in English from Furman University. 
 
His artistic practice explores the inherent value of materials, objects, and places, hoping to find ways to better connect and understand the world we live in. Recently he was awarded the Dunhuang Ceramic Residency and spent two months as artist in residence in Lanzhou, China. 
 
When David is not freaking out over deadlines, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elaine, his children Abbey and Samuel, and the family cat, Evee. He also enjoys baseball, BBQ, and tennis—not necessarily in that order.
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