Like a pair of work boots, my pots are made to be durable and masculine, but also not with out grace. As I strive to infuse functional forms with these qualities, I am interested in embellishing the surface with brushwork. The marriage of form and surface continues to fascinate me and motivate my work. As time passes, I am finding that the pots coming out of the kiln are getting simpler and less adorned. It is my hope that my pots become useful and intimate parts of peoples’ lives.

Like all crafters, the process of making things is pone that continues to satisfy, humble, and challenge. The relationship to a material undeniably shows through in every piece. As I go through a production cycle, I attempt to handle the clay in a direct, confident, and un-fussed manner. In doing so, it is my hope that the work has a strong and uncomplicated presence.

Aaron Sober is a ceramic artist recently relocated to Mid-Coast Maine. Combining functional pottery and traditional brushwork, his work is intended for use. He exhibits at a number of national craft fairs and galleries. Inspired by the objects we use the most, Aaron makes pots that familiar, comfortable, and ageless. All work is food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.