Stan Pomeranz, Ceramics
Stan received his bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Pratt Institute in New York and worked as an industrial designer architectural interior designer and lighting designer over the years in New York and Raleigh. He is currently the Principal of LightTech design providing consulting services for residential and commercial projects throughout the region.
Stan Pomeranz has been a resident of Chatham County for twenty years and is active in the Art community. He has been involved with ceramic art for over twenty five years. Training began at Sertoma Arts Center in Raleigh with Randy Hinson and included classes with Jennie Berline and workshops with artists including Cynthia Bringle and Sylvi Granitelli. His education continues over the years with workshops in Sedona Arizona with Don Reitz and Biz Little. Stan also did a work/ study program with Squidge Liljeblad Davis at Starflower Studios in Monroe, Maine. Stan was also involved with the Ceramics Studio at Central Carolina Community College in Siler City and worked with Dan Rhodes, founder of the program. Stanley was on the Board of Artspace in Raleigh at its inception and served until he moved to Chatham County
Stan creates both functional pottery and sculptural ceramic pieces. He works in Low fire techniques raku, horsehair and pit fire as well as high fire stoneware in reduction and oxidation.
Stan has exhibited in galleries including Pullen Arts Center with the Triangle Potters Guild and Bev’s Fine Arts and the Marlboro Gallery in Raleigh. He is currently an active member of the Chatham Arts Guild and is represented at the Chatham Arts Gallery in Pittsboro.
Artists Statement: “I came to pottery late in my career as an artist and designer so my approach is from that perspective. Visualizing a sculptural form and interpreting it with my hands is the magic that appeals to me. I revel in the subtle shapes and proportion that distinguish simple non objective sculptural form and my interpretation of these forms seems to provide inspiration for endless variation. I enjoy and have explored various firing techniques from wood fire to high fire electric but what most excites me is the raku finish. The subtle colors and textures add to the sculptural simplicity of my forms and the serendipity appeals to my nature.”
