George Handy
George Handy?s work includes ceramic and mixed media. He is known for thrown and altered work which show both low and high relief carving. Some nonfunctional bowls have gold leaf on the ...
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- Biography
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George Handy?s work includes ceramic and mixed media. He is known for thrown and altered work which show both low and high relief carving. Some nonfunctional bowls have gold leaf on the interiors. Dinnerware pieces are decorated using multi-colored broad underglaze brush strokes on a white ground.
In addition, Handy created a number of large high relief murals using various non-clay materials. These murals can be seen in public spaces through the south eastern United States.
The surfaces of his vessels and murals carry characteristic design elements and relief work.
" - Apprenticeships & Residencies
- Primary Work Experience
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Studio potter
Other
- Public Collections
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC.
UNCA Justice Center, Asheville, North Carolina
- Bibliography
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“The Arts of Craft.” Endless Vacation Magazine (October 1992).
Boswell, Thom. Making and Decorating Fantastic Frames: More Than 100 Unusual Techniques & Projects. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1993.
“Crafts in WNC: Hand-Made with Heart.” Blur Ridge Journal, September 1993.
“George Handy: Work of the Artist.” Video. Abbey Road Productions for UNC-TV, 2001.
Gess, Terry. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 2006.
Giorgini, Frank. Handmade Tiles: Designing, Making, Decorating. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1994.
King, Peter. Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter: Designing, Building, Installing. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1999.
“Local Art Goes to Broadway.” Asheville Citizen-Times, June 1992.
McDaniel, Lydia and Tim Barnwell. Asheville: A View from the Top. Community Communications Corp. 1996.
“NC Artists for the 90’s.” Greensboro News & Record, January 1991.
“Tampering with Teapots.” Asheville Citizen-Times, May 1992.
Triplett, Kathy. Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching, Coiling, Extruding, Molding, Slip Casting, Slab Work. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1997.
Tourtillott, Suzanne J. 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 2006.
- CV or Resume
- Website(s)
Citation: George Handy, "The Marks Project."
Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/george-handy
Objects
Collections
Southern Highland Craft Guild Collection
Asheville, North Carolina
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Southern Highland Craft Guild Collection
Asheville, North Carolina
