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Shawn Spangler is an Associate Professor and Ceramics Area Chair at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He holds an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and a BFA from Pennsylvania State University. His work bridges historical ceramic traditions, digital technology, and functional design, exploring themes of authorship, collaboration, and cultural identity. Spangler's practice combines wheel-thrown porcelain with complex sculptural forms influenced by Koryo and Song dynasty aesthetics, alongside digital fabrication processes.
Education:
- MFA: New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2006)
- BFA: Pennsylvania State University (2001)
Key Research Interests:
- Interplay between digital and analog ceramic production
- Historical ceramic traditions (East Asian dynasties)
- Functional design and sculptural vessel forms
Exhibitions & Collections: Works featured in prestigious institutions including the Newark Museum, Jingdezhen Ceramic Art Museums, and the American Museum of Ceramic Arts. His solo exhibition Separated by a Common Language (2008) and collaborative projects with Objective Clay highlight his contributions to contemporary ceramic discourse.
Awards & Affiliations:
- Inducted into the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC)
- Member of ArtAxis and founding member of Objective Clay
Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Ceramics, Ceramic Sculpture, and MFA seminars. His pedagogy emphasizes hands-on exploration of materiality and historical context.
