Dwell, Particpate, Contemplate, Connect
David JP Hooker's artistic practice explores a variety of media, including pottery, sculpture, performance art and collage. His works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally, including the Guilford Arts Center in Connecticut, Pottery Northwest in Seattle, the Third Annual Triennial of Silicate Arts in Hungary, and the 2016 International Cultural Fair in Dunhuang, China.
When David is not freaking out over deadlines, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elaine, his children Abbey and Samuel, the family dog, Meg, and the family cat, Evee. He also enjoys gardening, walks in nature, good BBQ, and tennis—not necessarily in that order. David lives and works in the greater Chicago area, where he is an artist and full professor at Wheaton College. He received an M.F.A. in Ceramics from Kent State University and a B.A. in English from Furman University. |
PotteryEarly in my career I wanted to make "big, important art" that involved all the senses: something totally new. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the type of art I was searching for had already been invented.
It was called a cup. |
Art ProjectsWhile Pottery remains at the heart of my art practice, I have always enjoyed creating other types of artwork, from drawing and painting, to installation and video, to performance works. I often use a ritualistic approach to creating that creates space to abide with and contemplate the inherent beauty of everyday objects and materials. |
The Garden |
Over the past couple of years, the garden has become an important part of my life, and it informs my artistic practice.
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David JP Hooker has been a potter, artist, and educator for three decades. While he creates work in a variety of media, pottery has always been at the center of his art practice. His work seeks the inherent beauty of ordinary materials, interacts with daily rhythms, and invites contemplation in a world increasingly full of distractions.
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