About the Artist and the Art
Beverly Morris is a New Orleans ceramic artist who began to work in clay in 1991. The primary method she uses to build her large ceramic pieces is coil-building, one of the oldest and most labor-intenseive techniques. After her pieces are built, Morris incises and carves patterns into the clay, giving them a distinct texture and feel. The works are then fired multiple times. She often incorporates natural elements into her work including shells, dried grasses and rocks. She is represented at d.o.c.s. gallery.
Morris has a political science degree from Tulane University. She worked for The Times-Picayune, New Orleans™ daily newspaper, for 15 years as an award-winning copywriter and creative director.