Please join us in welcoming Allen Chen to Artaxis. Born in Taiwan, Allen Chen moved to Los Olivos, California, at age 12. He received a BFA from San Jose State University and an MFA from the University of Notre Dame. He writes, "Drawing from the shapes of nature—seedpods, flowers, and the human body—I often combine these with the familiar forms rooted in the tradition of utilitarian vessels, as any potter can understand. I follow the golden thread of narrative in exploring how a vessel can hold, hide, or change what’s inside—and how that reflects the way we carry memory, identity, and emotion." Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/allen-chen/ #Artaxis #ceramics #contemporaryceramics #AllenChen (fb)

Please join us in welcoming Brazilian artist, Anelise Bredow to Artaxis. This is "Botanical Collection #2". From childhood memories of watching her father repair radios—where tiny ceramic “characters” worked in harmony—Anelise Bredow creates a playful, organic universe in clay inspired by an imagined botanical world. Grounded in primitive, hand-shaped techniques and raw textures, each piece becomes a unique specimen in her evolving signature garden. Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/anelise-bredow/ #Artaxis #ceramics #anelisebredow #BrazilianCeramics (fb)