Kenneth Baskin

Kenneth Baskin serves as Professor of Art specializing in Ceramics within the Department of Visual Arts at McNeese State University's College of Liberal Arts. He maintains an active studio practice while teaching foundational to advanced ceramic techniques to undergraduate students in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Education:

• BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan
• MFA from the University of South Carolina

Research Interests:

Baskin's artistic practice centers on ceramic sculpture, exploring material properties and contemporary studio techniques. His work bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression, emphasizing tactile forms and functional aesthetics within studio art contexts. International collaborations have expanded his research into cross-cultural ceramic traditions.

Teaching:

• ART 245: Clay and Form, An Introduction
• ART 345: Intermediate Clay I
• ART 346: Intermediate Clay II
• ART 445: Advanced Clay I
• ART 446: Advanced Clay II

Awards:

• Emerging Artist Award from the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA)

Professional Activities:

Baskin maintains an international exhibition record with solo shows at institutions like Taiwan's Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum. He regularly conducts workshops and delivers lectures globally, including invitations to Taiwan's Tainan National University of the Arts and National Taiwan University of the Arts. His work appears in prominent ceramic publications and journals.