About Alan Burch, artist

My art is truly a reflection of my experiences. I include a lot of myself, past and present, in my work. I often utilize architectural and social elements from my travels and my emotions about those places and cultures. It is also very much about my own personal growth and struggle to find myself. This is epitomized in my “Patchwork Series” of vessels. The textured swatches represent fractures in my memories and emotions from the past. It is also a commentary on how memories and emotions change or fade over time.

My pottery can best be described as a post-modern approach to traditional forms. The use of traditional forms is important because it serves as an anchor to the past. It is also easier for people to relate to the form itself. The viewer of my work may not understand why my work looks the way it does. That’s okay. Hopefully, with this brief biography, the viewer can begin to interpret the meanings and possibly create their own meaning . If you have any questions about my work please feel free to email me.

Mailing Address:
151 Gilbert Court
Florence, AL 35630

Phone: (256) 436-5382

Official website: http://www.creativeflamepottery.com

Email us at: abnxs@bellsouth.net