Peter Voulkos

Peter Voulkos was an American potter that is best known for his abstract expression in ceramic sculptures.  While studying about ceramics he also studied painting and printmaking at Montana State College.  After college Voulkos founded the ceramics program at University of California, Berkeley.  Voulkos is most remembered for his sculptures and the styles that he used, their visual weight, their freely-formed construction, and their aggressive and energetic decoration.   Voulkos is also known for teaching live sessions to his students when he taught at the University of California, Berkeley.  I chose this piece because I like the design and how it has different levels to it.  I also like the different colors that are used in this piece and how well they go together.