Frank McGuirk

FAVORITE BEVERAGE RECIPE

Margarita

  • 1 part silver tequila

  • 1part triple sec

  • 1 part fresh squeezed lime juice

  • 2 parts sweet & sour mix.

Salt on tumbler rim, lots of ice and a “floater” of Grand Marnier! You’ll want a refill for sure!! 

BIOGRAPHY

Frank McGuirk is a full time studio potter. He completed the full undergraduate curriculum in Ceramics at Colorado State University and worked as a potter in the 1970s. Frank then went on to earn a PhD in psychology in 1974. In 2006, he realized a long held ambition by returning to ceramic work full-time. Frank established his own studio near Carbondale Colorado. He makes hundreds of utilitarian and sculptural pieces each year. Many of McGuirk’s recent works are in private and corporate collections. He also has shown his work in numerous shows and exhibitions. His ceramic pieces are functional and some architecture-inspired sculpture. Frank has also been teaching advanced/intermediate ceramics classes at the Carbondale Clay Center in recent years. 

ARTIST STATEMENT

I make utilitarian work with Colorado landscape references as well as exploring geometric patterns as surface treatment. I enjoy exploring architectural-influenced ceramic pieces. Most of my work is wheel thrown, with some hand building, and a mix of surface treatments. I make hundreds of pieces each year. Colorado’s mountains, trees and landscapes are present in my work in subtle ways. Additionally, I have developed an interest in the possibilities of interpreting forms of well-known architecture into ceramic pieces. 

Recent sculptural work is an out growth of consideration of the poignancy of unfulfilled American aspirations. For example, I have been working on a series of “Dream Homes”. These are sculptural works linked both to my interest in architecture and an attempt to convey ephemeral emotions of hope and desire. 

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