David Shaner?s functional or sculpturalpieces are clearly rooted in the vessel tradition. The majority of his work is sturdy functional domestic pieces.
The work shows Shaner's mastery of the wheel and ability to choose the right firing technique be it a gas or a wood kiln. He was a master of combining clays and minerals to produce unique colors and combinations; "Shaner Red" is perhaps his best known color. His work reflects his deep connection to the natural world.
An interview with David Shaner conducted June 18, 2001 by Gerry Williams, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America is available at: http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-david-shaner-13277.
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