Close-up of an abstract sculpture resembling a spider made of brown speckled stoneware fired to cone 5 with pointed, irregular shapes against a plain white background by artist Allison Genereaux of Alcove Ceramics.

ALCOVE CERAMICS BY ALLISON

My work sits at an intersection of functional and sculptural. Finding balance between art and function. Inviting the audience to interact with and experience my work in more ways than just visually. I find joy in the tactility of ceramics, encouraging the user to experience, engage and enjoy this as well. My work is unified through medium and practice, as well as fantastical inspiration. Inviting the user to engage in this realm visually and tactually.

I studied Studio Art with a focus in ceramics at Hunter College in New York City. While living in Brooklyn, I expanded my technical knowledge and deepened my understanding of ceramics through both my personal work and my role as a teacher. I continue to teach and create at Chicago Ceramic Center.

A round ceramic vase with a speckled beige and reddish-brown glaze, set against a plain white background made by artist Allison Genereaux of Alcove Ceramics.

A close-up of a sculpture resembling a flower or a claw with intricate petal-like structures, set against a plain white background made by artist Allison Genereaux of Alcove Ceramics.

Stacked ceramic cups with a green and white speckled glaze on a white background, some cups are upside down showing the unglazed base made by artist Allison Genereaux of Alcove Ceramics.

Six dark green ceramic mugs with a speckled glaze, stacked in two columns of three against a light gray background made by artist Allison Genereaux.

Three ceramic mugs filled with dark liquid arranged in a cluster on a white surface against a plain background made by artist Allison Genereaux of Alcove Ceramics.