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"My style came to me over a long period of time that included trial and error, inner contemplation and gaining an understanding of who I am as a person."
An Interview with Shelley Schreiber
After mastering your “craft” or the technical aspects of your art form, how did you find your own voice or unique, identifiable signature that set you apart from other artists?
My style came to me over a long period of time that included trial and error, inner contemplation and gaining an understanding of who I am as a person. I work incrementally to produce changes in my work, fine tuning as I move from one piece to the next in an on-going exploration of voice. As I do this, I make every effort to be aware of and execute what reflects my tastes, my vision and my personality. It comes from a conscious attempt to reflect my sensibilities in my work.
How do you feel about being “classified” stylistically as a specific type of artist--or are you?
Honestly, I don't particularly like being "classified," but I have been on many occasions. I think it creates false limits and inhibits those who might have pre-conceived notions of ceramics from enjoying and understanding the work in a broader context. My wish is that people would look at any ceramic work from a deeper perspective.
What artist, movement or historic time period had the greatest influence on your art?
Kandinsky, the Bauhaus, Sueharu Fukami, and past art teachers that emphasized the philosophy behind creating art in addition to excellence in technique.
What are your greatest challenges as an artist?
Being an introvert in an extroverted world, marketing my work, some of the heartbreaks related to the technical aspects of clay.