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Nathan Lynch, chair of Ceramics, among Bay Area artists who approach ceramics in new ways

July 25, 2019

Nathan Lynch describes his affinity for clay to San Francisco Chronicle's Datebook, which also highlighted Viola Frey and Woody De Othello (MFA Fine Arts 2017).

Nathan Lynch’s “The Same Larry” (2019, shown here with Kari Marboe), is a handmade ceramic soaking tub that fits two.

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Ceramic sculptor Nathan Lynch w/Speech Aboard the Iceberg, 2021, glazed ceramic, 44 x 28 x 284 inches.

Artist profile on Nathan Lynch Chair of the Ceramics Program at CCA

Square Cylinder profiles CCA faculty Nathan Lynch, highlighting his arts background and upbringing, the evolution of his artistic expression, and the humor behind his sculptures.

Ceramics faculty Nathan Lynch and Kari holding a chick on Ano Nuevo, experimental ceramic seabird nest collaboration with Oikonos

Ceramics Chair Nathan Lynch receives NEA Grant for Seabird Nest Program

The project focuses on designing and fabricating ceramic nesting modules for seabirds that are at risk from habitat degradation and predation.

Colorful display of ceramic mugs by Atelier Dion.

MFA alumni Jay and Rie Dion are among 15 Bay Area ceramicists who should be on your radar

Jay and Rie Dion, among the top 15 Bay Area ceramicists to watch, are a husband-wife team based in Oakland. The duo met while in graduate school at CCA (MFA Ceramics 2010).