Art, Art History and Design, School of
School of Art, Art History, and Design: Theses and Student Creative Work
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First Advisor
Margaret Bohls
Committee Members
Qwist Joseph, Pete Pinnell, Aaron Holz, Aaron Sutherlen, Michael Hoff
Date of this Version
4-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Citation
A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts
Major: Art
Under the supervision of Professor Margaret Bohls
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 2026
Abstract
Clay retains histories; the memory of each action it experiences is depicted on its surface and in its form. I am a potter focused on making objects that capture these moments. Pinching, scraping, trimming, throwing, and carving expose tooth and excavate form, revealing the qualities of the material and showing the marks of handwork. As a potter, I am interested in participating in a history of vessel making and understanding making through an interpretation of the historic object. The work acts as an archive, accumulating information about process, materials, and a greater context of elder objects. Integrating these vocabularies creates an amalgam that speaks to meaning and place.
Included in
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture Commons, Ceramic Arts Commons, Environmental Design Commons, Interactive Arts Commons, Interior Design Commons
Comments
Copyright 2026, Joshua C. Goering. Used by permission