Brett Kerns Ceramics

Brett kern contemporary artist.

Brett kerns ceramics. With the right tools and techniques ceramics can look like more than just clay. He played college football at toledo. These colorful models of dinosaurs astronauts and balloons appear to be inflated with air however they are in fact made of ceramic. Artaxis is an evolving independent source of peer reviewed contemporary artwork in ceramics and sculpture.

Brett kern ceramics view all 17 photos. Working with clay in a variety of methods he fuses a love of history nostalgia and science into his artwork. This summer i was promoted to full time as an assistant professor of art at davis elkins college. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.

Born and raised in pennsylvania brett kern began his higher education at california university of pennsylvania in the fall of 2003 as a graphic design major. In addition to this the ceramics studio is being remodeled and will be filled with new equipment. Nov 18 2017 explore dawn adams s board brett kern followed by 390 people on pinterest. Brett kern is a sculptor and arts professor who hails from elkins west virginia.

An example of these influences combining would be his series of ceramic inflatable dinosaur sculptures. Hang onto your hat a stampede of prehistoric and extra terrestrial beings are coming right this way. Comment davis elkins college. See more ideas about ceramic sculpture ceramics inflatable toy.

Artist brett kern demonstrates its seemingly shape shifting properties with his clay dinosaurs that faithfully resemble soft inflatable toys. He was signed by the denver broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Brett alan kern born february 17 1986 is an american football punter for the tennessee titans of the national football league nfl. However one year into college after discovering a love for clay brett decided to switch his focus to ceramics.

After being waived by the broncos after less than two full seasons he was then acquired by the titans and has since been a three time pro bowl. To create this illusion kern forms creases and folds in all the places you d expect for an air filled object its seams.