Montana-based ceramist David Regan (b. 1964) began working professionally in 1991 and has quickly become well recognized for his distinctive vessels. Regans porcelain animal forms, covered in intricate sgraffito drawings, invite close observation. Although they appear to be decorative and sculptural, many of them are actually entirely functional and this is part of their complexity. Addressing themes of human and animal consumption and the natural cycles of life and death through his illustrations, Regan links these ideas to the function of traditional serving containers like soup tureens and casseroles.
Regan has not always worked in this style.During a residency at Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana in the late 1980s, he was making platters with figurative elements saturated in bright glazes. Struggling to find meaning in his work, he was advised by fellow resident Akio Takamori to do what you are really good at. This was a turning point for Regan and he soon set o David Regan - Flathead Valley Community CollegeDr. David R. Reagan - Lamb and Lion MinistriesDavid M. Regan is a Canadian psychologist, currently a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at York University and a Fellow of the Optical Society.
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