Mark Heimann
An explorer, adventurer, ship builder and potter, Mark Heimann brings his love of the natural world to his pottery. Expressing strength and humor, his Quicksilver pirate pots bring joy and frequently rum, to the table.
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Mark Heimann at MudFire
Gallery group show Pirates vs. Zombies, April 2012
Mark Heimann Artist Satement
"I find myself on Lost Mountain - this beautiful rural environment enables quiet contemplation or boisterous exuberance. Having a studio here is truly a privilege."
My methods: Wheel-throwing and sculptural construction, using a wide range of clays: from gritty, iron-rich stoneware to blended porcelain. I formulate and mix my own glazes (all lead-free) and apply them by brushing, pouring, dipping and spraying. The firing, which gives each piece strength and permanent color, is done in electric, propane, or wood-fueled kilns.
My current work: "Kanji" Lanterns incised with Asian calligraphy; Quicksilver's Pirate Pots - tankards, tumblers, bottles, jugs, and pet bowls featuring the jolly bones; Ikebana containers; "Ronin" lidded jars; Neoglyphs - bowls and platters featuring native NW rock art; Large-scale platters and garden basins; Viking Vessels and Boats; Sake sets; Blossom Bowls; Vases, tiles and reliquaries featuring incised, drawn, and sculpted wildlife imagery; gravemarkers and urns for beloved companions.
Adventures and inspiration: Indigenous, ancient and modern, east and west; Samurai, Viking, Pirate; travels in forest and desert, voyages on oceans and tropical seas; observations and conversations with animals, artisans, mountain men, cowboys, and privateers; Kosho Ryu Kempo; Music; Voiceover and character/extra in movies and commercials; Emergency Medicine; Disaster Response for FEMA.
