Maryan BenkowskiMaryan Benkowski
The need to create and build with my hands coupled with detailed exploration of form are the components that keep me working. My fondness for clay, an interest in utility and methodical problem solving are driving forces in my work. A prior interest and education in plant biology trained me to see a problem, isolate it and resolve it, one step at a time. As a result, I enjoy resolving visual and functional questions within a series. Since each formal consideration effects the other characteristics of the whole piece, this may lead to an entirely new set of problems. Thus, my work and concern involves a continuous cycle of adjustment, change and innovation.
Maryan C. Benkowski
920 E. Eleventh
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 456-7475
Education
Present Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA
Master of Fine Arts candidate in Ceramics
Summer 1994 Arrowmont Workshop with Jeff Oestreich and Linda Arbuckle
Summer 1993 Arrowmont Workshop with Lee Rexrode
1993 Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Plant Biology
Work
Experience
1994 Wesley Glen Retirement Center, Columbus, OH
Craft Coordinator for independent living
1990-1991 MCB Glass Works, Columbus, OH
Designed and sold stainglass artwork
1983-1991 Worthington Parks & Recreation, Worthington, OH
Class Instructor for all age groups
Exhibitions
1995 "Virtual Ceramics Exhibition", Art Source,
World Wide Web, Internet
1994 "Westminster Invitational", Westminster College,
New Wilmington, PA
1993 "Just the Beginning", Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
BFA Exhibit
1992 "SLIP Undergraduate Show", Columbus OH
Juried by Jeff Oestreich
Additional
Information
1994-1995 Vice President of Clay Club, Edinboro University of PA
1992 Member of Ohio Designer Craftsman
President of Student League of Independent Potters,
Ohio State University
Attended Utilitarian Clay Conference, Gatlinburg, TN
1990-1992 Member of Wexner Center for the Arts Student Organization