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Born Hadley Massachusetts Dec 12th 1967
Geoffrey Nicastro is an American born ceramic artist raised in the Netherlands, settled in Santa Cruz California and MFA graduate from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia PA. The study of traditional and contemporary ceramics styles from around the world have made it possible for Nicastro to use the material to describe complex ideas and create strong visuals. His latest work Self Portrait: Moments 1 2 and 3 challenges the metaphor of container as a description of self. Atmospheric firings give his raw clay sculptures the markings of trials over time. Nicastro is currently exhibiting in California and Pennsylvania, whilst searching for a tenure faculty position where he can further his research and help other artist develop.
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Workshops Attended:
Rudy Autio, Peter Voulkous, Paul Soldner, Rodney Mott, John Balistreri (Woodstoke
2001, Penryn CA)
Alexander Zadorin (Cabrillo College Pottery Guild)
Josh Deweese (San Jose State)
Richard Notkin (Cabrillo College Pottery Guild)
Ah Leon (Cabrillo College Pottery Guild)
Glaze formulation (Cabrillo College Pottery Guild)
Understanding the Creative Process (UCSC Extensions)
Apprenticeships:
BZ Studios
Jacqueline Thompson
Museums and galleries visited in:
Netherlands, Japan, Kenya, Belgium, France, Italy, Vancouver & Toronto Canada,
Illinois, New York, Washington DC, Virginia, Nevada, Texas, Minnesota, Pensylvania,
Massachusetts, Montana, California, Washington, Arizona, Hawaii, New Hampshire,
Maine, Vermont, Maryland and not in that order.