Al Jaeger Ceramics

Four times a year guild members gather here to heat the kiln and fire their pottery.

Al jaeger ceramics. I have always been fascinated by letters and their forms. Jaeger is exploring new mediums and processes in firing. During my time working with him at dean i admired his dedication commitment and the knowledge he brought to the organization. For this show al will have wood fired stoneware letters on display.

Al jaeger is a quality experienced insurance professional. While still hand building forms with clay he is incorporating brightly colored porcelain through a technique reminiscent of the italian use of millefiore where the artist layers thin layers of clay to create pattern. This new body of work created specially for this solo show represents a divergence in style and direction. About 450 feet from the house jaeger and the members of the potter s guild have built a wood fired community kiln.

Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces. Pieces range from colorful miniature clay tiles to imposing large scale wall collages. Legendary ceramic artist al jaeger has long been known for his distinct organic monochromatic wood fired ceramic wall pieces. We like to joke that new hampshire is a hotbed of wood fired kilns jaeger says there are about six statewide.

Best in sculptural ceramics. Al jaeger deerfield for caravan sponsored by the new hampshire potters guild. Oct 31 2011 this pin was discovered by joan bartos. Three dimensional ceramic sculptures by al jaeger at mcgowan fine art in concord nh.

Al jaeger creates and wood fires his stoneware and porcelain sculptures for walls tables and pedestals at his studio in deerfield nh. Sand gravel and other local materials are incorporated into the clays causing lumps pits cracks and warts. He says his work is inspired by the natural beauty of the region s landscape. Ceramic artist al jaeger has worked and resided on his deerfield nh farm for nearly 50 years.