Rick Foris
Rick Foris is known for wheel thrown raku-fired sculptural constructions. Based on a vessel form these sculptures incorporate hand built elements including a base or plinth, handles, and finials. Each sculpture ...
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About
- Biography
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Rick Foris is known for wheel thrown raku-fired sculptural constructions. Based on a vessel form these sculptures incorporate hand built elements including a base or plinth, handles, and finials. Each sculpture is a unique combination of elements. Surface techniques take advantage of the raku fired surface coloration which may include localized white or other glazed areas. The post-firing cold application of acrylic paints creates bold patterns and color contrasts. In addition both stamping and carving may be employed.
Foris has been active in craft-fairs throughout his career and has also received multiple awards, including best in show at the Des Moines Iowa Art Festival, awards of excellence at Lakefront. Milwaukee Wisconsin and, Shaw Art Festival, St. Louis, Missouri.
""" - Apprenticeships & Residencies
- Primary Work Experience
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Studio potter
Other
- Public Collections
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American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Byer Museum of the Arts, Evanston Illinois
Charles Wustum Museum of Arts, Racine, Wisconsin
Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Goldstein Gallery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Milliken University, Decatur, Illinois
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Peter David Louis Memorial Collection at VISAC in Trail, BC, Canada.
Stetson University, Deland, Florida
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, Wisconsin
- Bibliography
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Andrews, Tim. Raku. United Kingdom: Herbert Press, 2005.
Foris, Rick. “Coconut Grove.” Ceramics Monthly, May 1992, pg. 46.
Jones, David. Raku: Investigations Into Fire. United Kingdom: Crowood Press, 1999.
Mathieson, John. Raku. United Kingdom: A. & C. Black, 2005.
Piepenburg, Robert E. Raku Pottery. United States: Pebble Press, 1998.
- CV or Resume
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Beul, Jasmine
- Website(s)
Citation: Beul, Jasmine Rick Foris, "The Marks Project."
Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/rick-foris
Objects
Collections
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Pomona, California
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American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Pomona, California
