What a gem of a show. Over the years I have heard many stories about Val Cushing and I am sorry never to have met him. By all accounts he was one of the best teachers and a great potter. This is a quote by Val Cushing, simple and true.
“It is in nature that I find the rich colors, the dynamic textures and the harmonious forms I love to make”
Val M. Cushing
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- Val M. Cushing, Footed Vase, 1959, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Pitcher 1980s, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Soup Tureen with bowls, 1997, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Teapot 1990’s, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2002, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Soup Tureen with Tray, 2006, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2006, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, 2011, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2011, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Casserole 2013, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
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- Val M. Cushing, Casserole 2013 – detail of handle, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015
My final quote is one that I aspire to and I imagine most potters do too.
“I aspire to make beautiful pottery – some to be used and some to function visually as sculpture” Val M. Cushing
Charlotte Lindley Martin Ceramics 