McKeachie Johnston Studios, located in River Falls, WI, is a ceramics studio established in 1972 that explores the intersection between traditional pottery and modern art. With a focus on contemporary ceramics, the studio creates handmade ceramic pieces that invite conversation, exchange of ideas, and shared experiences. Their work is rooted in Japanese Mingei philosophies and reflects a blend of modern and ancient art concepts, pushing the boundaries of conventional perceptions and enabling new methods of communication and combination of forms.
Using two large wood-fired kilns and a gas kiln, McKeachie Johnston Studios produces high-fired pieces that have both functional and artistic value. The studio's artists, Randy Johnston and Jan Mckeachie Johnston, strive to reveal their own artistic sensibilities through their work, which ranges from simple soup bowls and mugs to complex intersections of traditional pottery and modern art. With a commitment to manifesting ideas and creating visual and artistic statements, McKeachie Johnston Studios offers a unique and thought-provoking approach to ceramics.
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