Alex Watson

My goal is to make a simple well-designed object, a pot that is modern and elegant, yet still very utilitarian and user friendly. The details of the pottery are key to its success. From the surface to the weight of the pot, I try to consider every aspect of each functional object.

BIO
Alex Watson graduated with a BFA in Ceramics from Utah State University in 2005. After graduating, he taught ceramics classes and managed the ceramics department at a small school in the Berkshires. In 2008, Watson moved to Colorado, where he lived and worked until 2013. He was an artist in residence at the Carbondale Clay Center and Studio for Artists Works. In 2010, he was a visiting artist at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in China. Upon returning from China, Watson became a full-time studio potter. He is currently based in Kansas City, MO, where he works as the studio manager and teaches classes at the KC Clay Guild. Additionally, he is a founding member of the Kansas City Urban Potters.