Ceramicist Andrew Gilliatt fondly remembers his post-grad years living in Kansas City as a time of self-discovery and growth.
“Call it kismet, fortune or dumb luck, but the four and a half years I spent in Kansas City were some of my most transformative years as an artist and a person,” Gilliatt says.
The then-fledgling ceramicist knew little about KC before moving for an internship and artist residency at East Crossroads’ Red Star Studios, now Belger Crane Yard Studios. But he quickly found himself immersed in a creative community, learning from seasoned artists around him.
Although Gilliatt now lives in Bowling Green, Ohio, you can find his ceramics for sale locally at Belger Arts Center.
The artist describes his work as both a journal entry and a love letter to the art that inspires him. His pink round vase—ideal for spring florals and Mother’s Day arrangements—draws inspiration from the pottery of ancient China’s Han Dynasty while incorporating nature-inspired, art nouveau decorative techniques.
“I like the idea of trying to do old things in new ways,” Gilliatt says.
Check out Gilliatt’s designs at @andrewgilliat on Instagram and find his work for sale at Belger Arts Center, located at 2100 Walnut St., KCMO.
