Ann PerrySmith
Ann PerrySmith is a ceramic artist and retired art teacher whose work seamlessly blends sculptural form with the sinuous visual movement characteristic of Art Nouveau. Deeply connected to the natural world, she draws inspiration from its often-overlooked details, translating them into ceramics marked by intricate textures and organic patterns. After graduating from Grand Island High School, she studied at Buffalo State College, earning her Bachelor's in Art Education and an MS in multidisciplinary studies with a concentration in ceramics. Ann has been retired from teaching art at Lancaster High School since 2024
Stir Into Flame, 2026
Terracotta clay, cone 05 glazes, adhesive, wooden base
This ceramic artwork captures a sense of movement and energy through intertwining dimensional forms that twist and ïŹow together, stirring excitement and curiosity from the viewer. Overlapping vine-like structures guide the eye throughout the composition, creating rhythm and visual motion. The rich color of the terracotta clay enhances this effect by evoking the earth in its most natural state, emphasizing the softness and pliability of the material as it is sculpted, pressed, stamped, and formed.
A special thank you to my husband and fellow ceramic artist. His support, reassurance, love and common passion for playing in the mud has made all the difference.
