Episode 11- Becca Otis and Andrew Linderman

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Becca Otis

Everything I do has some sort of tactile aspect to it, as someone with sensory quirks, everything must be smooth or bumpy, but mostly satisfying. Most everything in my line is tumbled in a rock tumbler... yes, a rock tumbler. What this does is smooth up those not so smooth edges and guarentee they are all in one piece. These are still indeed fragile so I encourage wearing the rubber backs and not hanging them over tile or concrete. Color is my game and modern is my vibe, so I will always have at least a full rainbow, but I like to keep it simple.

You can find Becca’s work at 5 Lines Pottery or on Instagram at 5linespottery.

Andrew Linderman

The pots I create are intended to bring artwork into daily living while enhancing the interactions between food, drink, people, and their community. As a craftsperson, I endeavor to create highly utilitarian wares for people to use, touch, see, and experience on a consistent basis.

My forms are loosely inspired by the natural world. Just like all oak trees are distinguished from any other species in the forest, each tree is also unique unto itself. I find beauty in the diversity that handcrafted works bring into our assembly-line culture.

The realm of function gives me parameters in which I can explore the purpose and utility of each form and how handmade ceramics augment everyday experiences. By considering how the forms are interacted with I strive to help the user get more satisfaction from commonplace occasions.

Food and drink sustain our bodies, but the camaraderie, empathy, and conviviality of good company sustains our souls.  Handcrafted utilitarian wares augment the nourishment of food and companionship at a meal or with drinks, and add a deeper layer of care and compassion. My pottery ventures to make not only the profound moments, but also the mundane actions of daily living, more artful, charitable and fulfilling.

Check out Andrew’s work at Andrew Linderman Pottery or on Instagram at Lindermanpottery.