The Ceramic Art of Bruce Thomas

30,000 years ago, our stone age ancestors discovered how to bake clay figurines in bonfires.  Soon, they were making pots and plates and cups, along with objects of art.  I suspect they had as much fun then as we do today.

Working in clay is a passion Bruce picked up late in life, having been stuck in the virtual art world of computer graphics for far too long.  He has since made up for lost time with a vengeance: taking classes at San Diego City College under Yoonchung 'YC' Kim, and receiving individual instruction from Mercy Neumark and Kouta Shimazaki.

Bruce is a true cross-disciplinarian.  Having earned his bachelors degree in mathematics, computers, and with a minor in art, he seeks to fuse the various disciplines and humanistic yearnings into his ceramic creations.  A bit of a mad scientist, he prefers to mix his own glazes, watching with apt anticipation as they come out of the kiln.  Sometimes it's disappointing, but often it's wondrous.

Peruse his gallery (Vessels, Sculpture, and the Erotic), and if you are so inclined, fire off a note to Bruce about what you think of his work.  Better yet, if you'd like to have him make something for you, then by all means, let him know.  

You can email Bruce at 'hotmarscube at gmail dot com'.   

Currently, Bruce is in the process of making a wood-fired pizza oven.  You can watch his progress here.