ceramics Class - U.H. Manoa, Fall '09 Semester

Artist HENRY VARNUM POOR - In '40's sculptors looed for different "sculptural unity", using totally disparate and discordant elements (p. 87), grown from early modern collage, constructivisim and suprematism from Europe and Russia, early '20's. World was heading into the 2nd world conflict that would not tolerate the status quo of supercilious ceramic humor.

Moved from painting to applied arts believing "....natural development of modern art lies in a closer application to things more related to everyday usage." (p. 69). Also felt he could receive greater income than from painting. Made a makeshift pottery studio and crafted limited production, unique pieces to increase prices.

Founded with 14 others, American Designers Gallery, short-lived due to stock market crash.

"One of the most significant ceramists of period between two wars." (p. 70) - American Ceramics 1876 to Present, Clark 1987