John Oles
John Oles produces both functional pots and sculptural vessels using porcelain. Each piece begins on the potter's wheel and is then altered to emphasize the plasticity and softness of the porcelain ...
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John Oles produces both functional pots and sculptural vessels using porcelain. Each piece begins on the potter's wheel and is then altered to emphasize the plasticity and softness of the porcelain surface and form. Oles' surfaces are finished with clear or light celadon glazes.
The final object may be a softened bulbous form with a sharper edged altered carved or tooled base or may be a soft vessel form with an under plate of the same character. Occasionally he fires his work in a wood kiln.
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2006-2008
Instructor of Record, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
2009-2013Visiting Faculty, Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
2009-2014Adjunct Faculty, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
2014-2015Adjunct Faculty, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, Louisiana
2015Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
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Citation: John Oles, "The Marks Project."
Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/john-oles
