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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Steven Montgomery describes himself as having, “…an affinity for the aesthetics of damage, destruction or any evidence of the passage of time.” His earthenware creations pay homage to the once thriving industrial capital, its degradation and subsequent resurgence. Incorporating elements that honor the regality of Detroit’s auto industry and its machinery and recognize its more recent issues with the safety of its water supply, Montgomery creates vessels that look more like futuristic Bronze Age sculptures than pottery.
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
View all images from Steven’s website featuring his TOXIC CON series discussed in this episode (you may also view a sampling of images below)
Check out more of Steven’s wide-ranging work on his site, and look for updates on current and upcoming shows and publications on his Instagram.
BROWSE SOME IMAGES FROM TOXIC CON:
Subsequent Descent 2019 – 84”Hx20”Wx22”D – Oil Painted, Glazed Ceramic
Subsequent Descent (scale reference)
Basin Breach 2019 – 39”Hx27”Wx32”D – Oil Painted, Glazed Ceramic
Basin Breach (detail)
Yellow Descent 2020 – 83”Hx19”Wx20”D – Oil Painted, Glazed Ceramic
All images courtesy of the artist.
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