Ron Korczynski
 Toucan Platter Earthenware 23x20x2 $525.00 | Artist's Statement: Joseph Campbell paraphrasing Kant states “the best things can’t be told because they transcend thought”. Those things we most enjoy cannot be explained; a flower blooming, the touch of a loved one’s hand, a baby’s smile. My experiences with my work are that way. I cannot properly put into words the feel of the clay in my hands, the “growth” of the pots as they change from a shapeless mass into a bowl, casserole or vase, the look of the dry glazes as I decorate, the touch and visual experience of the work as it comes from the kiln. I am at a loss when trying to explain the pleasure derived from seeing a vase holding flowers, a casserole being cooked in, bowls being used to serve or a platter simply being enjoyed visually. I want to make good pots for people to enjoy functionally, visually and tactually. |
Ron Korczynski is a native of Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Masters Degree in Art Education. Ron taught art in the public school system for 32 years.
In his early years as a potter, Ron’s main body of work was functional stoneware pottery. However, for the past 15 years he has been extensively involved with highly decorative and functional lowfire work. His use of color and design on each individual piece is quite elaborate.
Ron’s work has been featured in Ceramic Design Book, 500 Bowls and most recently, Tea Pots and Collectors. Articles highlighting his work have appeared in Studio Potter, Pottery Making Illustrated and School Arts Magazine.
Many of Ron’s creations are included in museums and private collections nationally and internationally. Amaco has added a large lowfire vase as part of their permanent collection and his work has appeared in many juried, invitational and one man shows.
His work can be seen in approximately 30 galleries around the country.
Ron’s work has been featured in Ceramic Design Book, 500 Bowls and most recently, Tea Pots and Collectors. Articles highlighting his work have appeared in Studio Potter, Pottery Making Illustrated and School Arts Magazine.
Many of Ron’s creations are included in museums and private collections nationally and internationally. Amaco has added a large lowfire vase as part of their permanent collection and his work has appeared in many juried, invitational and one man shows.
His work can be seen in approximately 30 galleries around the country.
Ron and his wife, Judy, maintain a studio and gallery in his home in Pennsylvania.
|  Rainbow Trout Bowl Stoneware 16x12x3 $225.00  Cross Serving Platter Earthenware 20x9.5x2 $255.00  Earthenware 12" $130.00  Stars and Stripes Vase Earthenware 18" $425.00 |  Brown Bowl Stoneware 12x4 $140.00  Brown Scalloped Bowl Stoneware 16x8x2 $125.00  Stoneware 15x8x2 $60.00  Blue Bowl Stoneware 15x13x5 $170.00 |
