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Ian Shelly (b. 1983, Lubbock, Tx) grew up on the rolling plains of west Texas in the laboratories and offices of the chemistry building at Texas Tech University. As the son of a chemistry educator father and biologist mother, the languages and materials of the science world have influenced his life heavily. An upbringing around his scientist parents and his military minded brother has molded his interests in the fields of weapons manufacturing, scientific research and ceramic art-making. This atmosphere of influences is the core to all Ian’s imagery and thought. He began his formal art education as a functional potter and only within the last three years has incorporated the more stylistic narrative themes of his drawings into his world with clay. The immensity of the ceramic world and industry has made ceramic sculpture the ultimate testing ground for work that both exalts and deplores man’s inquisitive nature. Ian hold a BFA in Ceramics from Texas Tech and an MFA in Ceramics from u. Missouri.

Ian’s friends would describe him as diligent, compassionate, and enthusiastic. He likes to make art until he falls asleep. He is looking forward to transitioning his teaching philosophy of interaction, application and enjoyment into service within the Spartanburg community.

 See more of his work at: www.Ianshelly.com

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