Robert Andersen | Also Known As: Bob

Born: 1946, Iowa City, Iowa

Robert Andersen and his wife Connie Andersen collaborate to produce functional stoneware pottery decorated with farm and agriculture motifs. A common vessel form is the mug.

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    Robert Andersen and his wife Connie Andersen collaborate to produce functional stoneware pottery decorated with farm and agriculture motifs. A common vessel form is the mug.

    Surface techniques include the found wood, metal and plastic objects used to impress surface motifs. Vessel exteriors are left unglazed. Connie and Robert Andersen are co-designers. Robert Andersen throws and begins the decorative process, Connie Andersen handles glazing.

    Robertand Connie Andersen run Sunflower Pottery in Kalona, Iowa.

    Public Collections

    Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa

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    Beul, Jasmine

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    America Folk Art Museum,

    stoneware

    impressed

    Brunnier

    Iowa

    sprigged

    chicken

    corn

    pig

    International Iowa Odor Conference

    Citation: Beul, Jasmine Robert Andersen, "The Marks Project."
    Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/robert-andersen

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    Collections

    Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
    United States

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