Naperville
Host: Benjamin Buchenot in the backyard of his home and Studio
Influenced by mid-century architecture, Benjamin’s work prioritizes function while highlighting the designs. Utility drives the form, while the patterns act as vessels for memory and physical references. Transformed by fire, the work explores how everyday objects carry and transmit meaning across time.
Bélen’s work focuses on functionality and bold surface decoration, often drawing inspiration from the vibrant colors, textures, and compositions of fruit. She loves creating pieces that invite personal connection, and when someone resonates with an image or memory from her work, it reinforces her passion for what she does.
Nyx Eckmayer is interested in the interplay between sculpture, modeling, and functional ceramic work. They draw inspiration from Dungeons and Dragons, Muppets, working in the haunted house industry, alternative culture, and the American folk-art tradition of face jugs. Nyx’s work has a variety of firing styles and finishes; They strive to make each of my pieces an individual work of art. They do this to emphasize the diversity of individual experiences that make up our society.
Tim makes stuff, out of stuff, that looks like other stuff. He lives and works out of his home in Minonk, Illinois, since graduating with his MFA from Illinois State University in 2011. Since then, Tim has been in a steady stream of juried group, invitational, and solo exhibitions.
Tanvvi meticulously crafts each pot with a commitment to beauty, functionality, and longevity. She believes in creating pottery that not only captivates the eye but also stands the test of time, meant to be cherished and used for years to come. With every firing, Tanvvi strives to capture the vivid colors, dynamic ash patterns, and individuality that make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.