Clay work by Charlene Li
Art made real from earth, water, fire, and soul.
 
Exhibit Duration: October 5-26, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5 from 2:00-4:00 PM
Tea n' Talk: Saturday, October 26 from 3:00-4:00 PM

Artist Statement
My interest in pottery started in 2008 when I took my first pottery class with master potter, John Macomber at Greenleaf Pottery in South Windsor, CT. I have continued my work there developing my skills at the wheel as well as hand-building and slab work. I enjoy experimenting with glazes and colored slip (liquid clay) for decoration.

I am a family physician by training and was in private practice for 32 years at Windsor Family Medicine in Windsor, CT. My practice included obstetrics for 25 years. I am continuing my medical career working in medical education. I am an author for a continuing medical education course for family doctors and I am teaching medical students and residents at the University of Connecticut. For me, making pots is like delivering a baby - It takes patience and is "done by feel." Delivering babies brought me great joy for years; pottery brings me that same joy now.

My parents came from China in the late 1940s. My father, Wen, was a professor of civil engineering, but he was an artist at heart who loved to draw, paint, sculpt and make stained glass. My mother, Ming, was the author of a Chinese cookbook but was also a skilled fabric artist who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and quilting. I am blessed to have two wonderful children.

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