Alfred Clemo

Pete Scherzer is known for thrown and altered functional pieces that often include sets.

Scherzer's work is marked by stylized handles that appear both in functional and less than functional locations. Scherzer?s use ...
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    Pete Scherzer is known for thrown and altered functional pieces that often include sets.

    Scherzer's work is marked by stylized handles that appear both in functional and less than functional locations. Scherzer?s use of earthenware creates a warm brown to orange hue that is often used seen peering through myriad matte satin glazes on both unglazed and carved surfaces.

    Over the course of his career, Scherzer evolved from functional pots to those that incorporated historical ceramic forms and humor.

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    Apprenticeships & Residencies
    2006
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    2008

    Artist in Residence, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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    2011

    Artist in Residence, Da Wang Culture Highland, Shenzhen, China

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    2012

    Artist in Residence, the Zentrum für Keramik, Berlin, Germany

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    2014

    Artist in Residence, The International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemét, Hungary

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    2016

    Artist in Residence, The Jingdezhen International Studio, Jingdezhen, China

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    2017

    Invited Artist Program, Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, Helena, Montana

    Primary Work Experience
    2004
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    2005

    Production Potter, Wild Rose Pottery, Victor, Montana

    2005
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    2006

    Production Potter, Kotula Clay, Corvallis, Montana

    2010
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    2014

    Ceramics Studio Manager, Instructor of Record, Grand Valley State University. Allendale, Michigan

    2014
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    Professor of Craft and Material Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia

    Other

    Public Collections

    Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred University, Alfred New York

    College of Southern Idaho Permanent Collection. Department of Art, Twin Falls, Idaho

    Montana Museum of Arts and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

    Red Wing Pottery Museum, Red Wing, Minnesota

    Bibliography

    Tourtillott, Suzanne J. E. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2006.

    CV or Resume

    Kuratnick, Jeffrey

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    College of Southern Idaho

    University of Montana

    Alfred University

    Grand Valley State University

    Virginia Commonwealth University

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    Citation: Kuratnick, Jeffrey Alfred Clemo, "The Marks Project."
    Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/alfred-blair-clemo

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