Shade Tree Ceramics
Pottery and Sculpture by Anna M White

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Artist Statement
Having a passion for discovery and elegance in working with clay, and a desire to push the bounds of my own thinking, I endeavor to continually produce work that draws in and challenges the viewer.  I look  to anticipate the unexpected in the world around me and in the art I make, using the properties of the clay to reveal new ideas.  I want people to find themselves taking a closer look at what they think they know, and seeing something fresh and unique in its nature. 
 
I feel truly blessed in this life the Lord has given me. This is indeed foundational, in my life as a whole and in my artwork. I believe the ability to form with my hands, the objects I envision in my mind, is a gift, and I long to use it to give glory to God.
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Brief Biography

Anna M. White (previously Anna Solek) studied fine art with a concentration in ceramics at Alfred University, School of Art & Design, studying under and working closely with Wayne Higby, Anne Currier, John Gill, and others.  
 
In 2004 Anna Solek married Andrew White and moved to Washington D.C. with her loving husband.  They remained in the D.C. area until moving back to the farm Anna grew up on in Lebanon, NJ in 2008. 
 
Shade Tree Ceramics became a reality due to the amazing encouragement of family and friends in March of 2011.  
 
Anna debuted her "Stitched Series" at CraftBOSTON in March of 2012, and has also presented this series in New York City at the American Craft Show.  She was a featured artist at the Chicago One-of-a-Kind Show, where her work was used to promote the show on posters throughout the city as well as in a 'Meet the Artist' email campaign.
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The Studio

All are welcome to stop by….

Just ever so slightly off the beaten path, Shade Tree Ceramics is housed in the front portion of an old foundry, in the heart of Hunterdon County.  The main work area is a long open space filled with the natural light of twelve large windows and is equipped with both ceramic and wood working tools.  The upstairs portion is a rustic loft of sorts, but displays the artwork nicely on white-washed pedestals and shelves specifically designed for the space.