Adam Knoche is a ceramic artist living and working in the USA. He is drawn to the color, texture, and feel of clay. The way in which clay records the mark of the touch shows a raw gesture of movement of the maker. This emotive connection to object making predates historical record keeping and holds its roots to the deepest parts of human nature and desire.
What was the inspiration for your Steinbeisser pieces?
The inspiration for my work comes from memories of both the natural world and memories I have of various sites in nature and life. I see the work as being in discourse with how we as humans perceive our environment.
Describe your work in 3 words!
Raw. Experimental. Contemporary.
What kind of materials do you use and where do you get them from?
I use raw earth toned clays that are pulverized into powders. I use scraps that are leftover from projects and use anything I can find to create artwork. I hate seeing good materials wasted and thrown away. I get my materials from both foraging in the environment and purchased from a local clay supplier in Dallas, Texas.
Which conscious lifestyle choices are you making and are you considering any new ones?
I try to live a humble and grateful lifestyle and maintain a vegetarian diet. I am a bit of a workaholic, so I have started to take more time for my health and well being through meditation and running.
What have you rebelled against in the past and what are you rebelling against now?
Exploitation of the environment.