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Daniel Oliver

Artist Statement

Lately, I have been focusing on making boxes. There is something mystical about a box. It is your small world, a special place where your treasures, your secrets are put on hold until the next visit. A box arouses your curiosity. Open the lid and you are unveiling the mystery, the story is told. It is a place where you can escape.

I like to make my boxes interesting, with textures, handles and feet. I apply glaze designs and I use the Raku firing technique; It gives my pieces an earthy and rustic look.

Though I am making boxes, I like to make platters, vases, wall pieces, I guess anything that I think will be fun to do. When in the studio I want to have a good time, it gives my work a whimsical look. All of my work are one of a kind.

Daniel

Exhibitions

July 10,11
Palo Alto Art center, Palo Alto, CA
ACGA Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival

May 2 2010
West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
Saratoga Rotary Art Show

Gallery Representation

ACCI Gallery

Trios Fine Art Gallery

NOMA gallery

The Real Mother Goose Gallery

Free Hand

Reviews and Press

07/09/2003
Clay Times
Daniel Oliver: All boxed up

10/2004
Ceramics Monthly
California Clay Competition