As Cleveland’s only major pottery producer and one of the nation’s leading potteries, R. Guy Cowan continues to inspire artists with his inventive use of glazes, which he became known for during his reign at the Cowan Pottery Studio until 1927.
In an exhibit that runs through Dec. 7, visitors to the Rocky River Public Library can admire a collection of Art Deco-inspired pieces showcased throughout the first floor of the Hampton Road library.
Greg Hatch, curator and historian, explains the Cowan Pottery Museum and library put out a call for contemporary ceramic works inspired by the age of Art Deco. The call for the exhibit, “A New Century: Ceramics Inspired by the Legacy of Art Deco,” was answered by 17 artists from across the country.
“I was really excited to see the variety of different perspectives of the prompt,” Hatch says. “It was a wide interpretation of the influence of Art Deco over the last century.”
Guests can also peruse the Cowan Pottery Museum housed in the library, where select sculptural and functional items are displayed. For a complete list of the museum’s 1,200 items, visit rrpl.org/cowan.
