Jerry Pollari
Wood

For thirty years I worked as a professional potter using porcelain, decorating it with bright glazes and flowing brushwork. A few years ago, in order to grow artistically and to gain new inspiration, I switched my medium to wood.

Using local timber whenever possible, I lathe-turn wooden open bowls and hollow vessels, striving for unique and graceful forms. I enjoy incorporating any imperfections in the wood to bring out its natural beauty.

When I worked with clay, I added material to create a form; today I work to remove material to expose the form that may be found inside a piece of rough wood.

My work is carried in galleries throughout the Pacific Northwest. I’ve lived in Corvallis for the last forty years.