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Marilyn Stover's "incredible
wanderlust" has had a major influence on her life and
in her work with clay. After obtaining a degree in Spanish from Oakland
University,
she worked as an international flight attendant Pan American Airlines
for over 15 years.
Her many travels to South America instilled in her a strong interest in
Mayan, Aztec,
and Incan cultures and art forms.
In 1989 through classes at Finch Pottery in Bailey, NC she was
introduced to the
medium of clay, which allowed her to express her memories of foreign
cultures in an
artistic fashion. Her reliefs are reflections of her travels abroad.
Marilyn also studied pottery and glaze making under Ed Brown at Barton
College in
Wilson, NC and under Hiroshi Sueyoshi and Traudi Thornton in Wilmington,
NC.
She continues to study at Finch Pottery under the direction of master
potter, Dan Finch.
Marilyn's hand built clay forms now include coiled clay baskets and
platters. She
incorporates natural accents such as handles made of seasoned cedar,
grapevines,
bamboo, and kiwi vines. Combining "products of nature" with
clay vessels provides
interesting contrasts and satisfies her desire to use more than one
element in her work.
In North Carolina Marilyn's work has been exhibited at LaVaughn's in
Beaufort,
City Art Gallery in Greenville, Sea Coast Art Gallery in Surf City,
Rocky Mount Arts Center, Arts Council of Wilson, Goldsboro Community
Arts Council,
Sweet Tea and Grits in Raleigh, Finch Pottery Open House in Bailey,
Independence
Station Artisan's Cooperative in Halifax, Evan's Street Gallery in
Greenville, and
Farmville Arts Council.
Recognitions:
April '98 Featured Artist - Rocky Mount Arts Center
May '98 NPR interview
July '98 Featured Artist - Sweet Tea and Grits,
Raleigh
July '98 Cover photo and feature article - Clay
Times Magazine
March '00 Featured Artist - Farmville Arts Council
Oct. '00 2nd place award in 3 dimensional
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