About Vivian Pyle

I’ve been fascinated by ceramics since childhood. I took my first ceramics class in Washington, D.C. at the Corcoran College of Art in 1989. Later I studied for many years at the wonderful ceramics studio of the College of William and Mary under the tutelage of Marlene Jack. My passion for ceramics developed first as a hobby while I taught Russian language (at Colby College in Maine and at William and Mary in Virginia) and spent my volunteer energy on classical music opportunities for young people. When I moved from Virginia to New York in 2009, I decided to pursue pottery full-time. My influences range from Chinese prehistoric pots to European 19th-century porcelain to mid-20th century ceramic design and the work of contemporary American ceramic artists. I am inspired by frequent museum visits and the wonders of nature. I am particularly grateful to have a summer studio at a beautiful spot on Newbury Neck in Surry, Maine.

About the pottery

VKP Studio specializes in wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain plates, bowls, mugs, cups, teapots, serving pieces and table lamps. Both bisque & glaze firings are done in an oxidation atmosphere in an electric kiln. This pottery is meant to be used every day – tableware is dishwasher and microwave-safe. It is also oven-safe if placed in the oven during pre-heating.  VKP Studio also produces custom ceramic tile and glass mosaic murals and backsplashes.

Galleries

Select pieces of VKP Studio pottery are available at:

• Oak and Oil, 89 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY https://www.oakandoil.com/

VKP Studio - now at summer location
37 Rockbound Lane, Surry, Maine 04684
646.334.6172