Carson Culp

Pronouns: he/him

May 28 – August 16, 2024

Carson Culp is a potter whose work is defined by his deep respect for the handmade and intentional making. Culp learned this approach through working for numerous studios and artists in Portland, OR—including Mudshark Studios, Kelly Pottery, Multnomah Arts Center, and Wolf Ceramics—and honed it during his one-year apprenticeship at the renowned Leach Pottery under the guidance of lead potter Roelof Uys. Teaching and mentorship are integral to his practice. Culp feels a sense of pride and duty to educate, share knowledge, and uphold the philosophy of making with intention and care that he learned at the Leach Pottery.

Culp continues to further his creative expression outside of wheel-thrown work, expanding into architectural ceramics, furniture, and large-scale installations. This endeavor is supported by the variety of artist residencies he has participated in, including Township 10 (Marshall, NC), Taller De Terreno (Todos Santos, Mexico), La Meridiana International School of Ceramic Art (Tuscany, Italy), Greenwich House Pottery (New York, NY), Peters Valley School of Craft (Layton, NJ), Montsalvat Arts Centre (Melbourne, Australia), and Gaya Arts Center (Ubud, Bali).

Culp will spend his residency passing on this philosophy of making and growing his voice as a potter.

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