2.21.2013
"Other People's Pixels Interview!"The awesome folks who host this website interviewed me for their 'highlighted artist series'. Check it out
here2.2.13
"Contemporary Spins on Blue & White Ceramics"Two pieces, one of which is brand new, are included in Lacoste Gallery's new
Blue & White show.
1.30.13
"Interpretation of the Object"Some pieces from the new
"Dangle" series of work is currently on view at the
Red Lodge Clay Center in Montana. Just say'n...
10.18.12
"New Work Up!"Some new work is now posted in my
"2012 Images" folder. Check it out!
7.22.12
"Watershed Legends"I've been included in
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Art's 25th Anniversary Exhibition, titled "
Watershed Legends". Guest curator Judith Schwartz selected one representative artist from each year of Watershed's 25-year existence.
If you are in Maine anytime soon, check out the show. It will also be traveling to The University Art Gallery at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth from October 13 November 23, 2012, and Hunter College, NYC from December 15, 2012 January 26, 2013.
Watershed is a great place, and does amazing things for young, emerging artists. They gave me my first gig. Support them if you are able!
7.15.12
"The Best of 500 Ceramics"I will be included in the upcoming 'Best of 500 Ceramics', published by
Lark Books. You can pre-order it
here.
10.16.11
"Fresh Figurines"I have a piece in the "Fresh Figurines" show that was curated by Gail Brown at the
Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA. Check it out if you are in the area!
3.24.11
"Clay Studio Show"Images from my recent show, "Nathan Prouty: Recent Works", at
The Clay Studio in Philadelphia are up. Check it out.
3.20.11
"SOFA New York"If you are headed to
SOFA New York this year, stop by Booth 216 and say hi to the folks at the
The Lacoste Gallery. They will be showing a bunch of my work.
2.9.11
"Serious Comedy"Cate McQuaid of The Boston Globe has written up a very kind brief review of "Hot Spots & Rocks", my show that just came down at
The Lacoste Gallery in Concord MA.
Check out the
link in my 'Press' page or
head on over to the actual article.
1.17.11
"Hot Spots & Rocks"I will be having a one-man show at
The Lacoste Gallery in Concord MA, running from January 22nd - February 12th. If you are in town, stop by to say 'hello'!
1.4.11
New PosterI now have an awesome poster for plastering all over town!
Featuring an
essay by the very awesome Mary Drach-McInnes, Art history professor at Alfred University, these are large broadsheets printed in full eye-popping color. Special thanks to the hardworking folks at The Clay Studio for making these available, and especially to Jeff Guido for securing funding, design work, and for the many hours of hard work needed to make these a reality.
Preview the
Front &
BackIf you would like a copy, please send a large self-addressed stamped document envelope to:
Poster Request
c/o Nathan Prouty
84 Hudson Ave.
Athens OH
45701
10.24.10
SOFA ChicagoThe Lacoste Gallery will be featuring my work at the upcoming SOFA Chicago, November 5th - 7th at Navy Pier. Stop by booth #506 and say hello!
9.26.10
Upcoming StuffJeremy Brooks and I will be giving a workshop, lecture, and have a 2-person show at Saint Louis Community College, Forest Park from September 20th-22nd.
8.14.10
Pretty Young Things"
Pretty Young Things" is up from August 14th - September 4th at The Lacoste Gallery in Concord, MA. Check out the work on the website, and if you're in the Boston area, stop in and check it out.
"Curated by Nathan Prouty, the youngest resident artist at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, Pretty Young Things at Lacoste Gallery presents 10 cutting-edge post-medium artists that are using clay in fresh new ways, exploring new ideas, and expanding our concept of what clay should/could be. These are some the brightest talents to emerge in the field of ceramics in recent years."
3.15.10
PlatesAdded
3 new images of plates I designed for Art in the Age's
Drawing Dinner exhibition that was curated by my buddy
Naomi Cleary during NCECA. New territory for me, and they came out pretty well. Hope to continue with this work in
the future....
2.28.10
NCECANCECA is upon us! I will be showing in 2 shows during the conference: "Of This Century: Residents, Fellows and Select Guest Artists of The Clay Studio, 2000-2010" at
The Clay Studio and "Drawing Dinner" at
Art In The Age. Hooray NCECA.
2.01.10
"Piles & Countertops" Extended!!My show at
The Clay Studio has been extendxed until Feb. 15th! That means there is ANOTHER First Friday opening on the 5th from 5-9pm. Come down if you haven't already, and check it out!
1.25.09
DrawingsAdded a giant group of drawings/sketches/studies to what is now the
Prints-Paintings-Sketches page. Check 'em out...
1.10.09
Piles & CountertopsThanks to everyone who came out for my show opening!
The show was a success, and it feels great have so many great friends and family members show their support.
I just added the whole body of work to the
Piles & Countertops page, including the giclée prints that were included in the exhibition. All but 4 of the sculptures are still available for purchase, and the prints are editions of 5, so get 'em while they're available. Thank you to
The Clay Studio for making the whole thing possible!!
12.02.09
Sneak Peak Pictures!I've updated the
Studio/Process page with a few sneak peak shots of the work for the upcoming show, "
Piles & Countertops" Check them out...
11.20.09
New Press Page addedCollections of articles, reviews, press releases, etc...
On the page, each "Press" image is a different entry. Still trying to work on a better way to catalog these. In the meantime, read, distribute, and enjoy!
Link11.18.09
I'm Back, Baby!Back from Wales! The good folks at
Fireworks Clay Stuios treated me like a king, and I was able to get some solid work made. I've jumped whole hog into finishing up the work for my upcoming
solo show at The Clay Studio which opens January 8th. Stop by the studio and see what I'm up to...
10.12.09
Blarg!Bandupur BlogI'm going to do my best to keep this regularly updated. Writings on art, comedy, life, puppies, and other things that are awesome.
Keep checking in at regular intervals!
9.25.09
Prints in Process...Some new in-progress work was added to the
Prints/Paintings folder. These are the pieces that I have been working on while here in Cardiff, Wales. Hopefully they will be included in my upcoming solo show at
The Clay Studio...
9.11.09
Cadriff BoundI am currently participating in an artist residency program in beautifull Cardiff, Wales. I am fortunate enough be working at the lovely
Fireworks Clay Stuios. I would encourage every clay person out there to apply for this gig. Its great, and this country is beautiful!
TwittsI'm now on Twitter.
Follow!6.25.09
LEAP AwardAmong the 22 finalists in all mediums, I've been named as one of two Honorable Mentions in the Society for Contemporary Craft's
LEAP Award competition.
6.24.09
SALE!In an effort to clean out the studio, I am putting some pieces up for sale here on the website. Check out the
2008 and
2007 sculpture pages for the work that is up for grabs. You can pay via paypal or personal check, and I'll throw in the shipping free! Two of the works from the new
"500 Sculptures" book are up for grabs.
5.19.09
ArtaxisLook for my blurb on the awesome website
ArtAxis.org!
5.14.09
Craft ShowsCome to my first ever street sale! The design/jewelry wing of my studio, Bandipur Studios will be at two upcoming craft fairs:
The City Paper Trunk Show and
The Art Star Craft Bazaar. Come and spend your moneys!
5.13.09
Wales!I have recieved a grant from Wales Arts International to attend a fully funded 2-month residency at the Fireworks Studio in Cardiff, Wales. Its an amazing opportunity to travel and be given a studio in a great country and among fellow artists. September - November. Should be fun!
5.12.09
"500 Ceramic Sculptures" book is out!."Field House", "Progress Plant II" and "A Possible Integration" from my 2006-2007 series are in the recent book published by Lark. Pick up a copy!
500 Sculptures4.2.09
New work!New 2009 section added.
2009 Sculpture3.2.09
Check it out! "Amy Santoferraro: Just Visit"My good friend
Amy Santoferraro is having a solo show at
The Clay Studio in Philadelphia PA. Come this First Friday to the opening. I'll be there serving popcorn in costume....
3.1.09
Works In ProgressNew section added.
Snapshots, temporary groupings, and studio happenings.2.28.09
ClassesFor those of you in the Philadelphia region, I will be teaching two ceramics classes in the spring 2009 season.
Figurative Sculpture at
The Clay Studio in Philadelphia PA, and
Hand Fabrication at
Main Line Art Center in Haverford PA. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sign up and lets have some fun!
12.21.08
L.E.A.P Award FinalistI've been named as a finalist for The Society of Contemporary Craft's LEAP Award. More info to come...
The Society for Contemporary Craft10.28.08
New workWork created during my first year at The Clay Studio.
2008 Sculpture8.24.08
New "Prints/Paintings" section added8.08.08
Upcoming Group Exhibition: The Clay Studio Resident Artist ShowM.T. Burton Gallery, Surf City, NJ
September 6th - October 13th.
M.T. Burton Gallery8.02.08
3 Pieces to be featured in upcoming book."Field House", "Progress Plant II" and "A Possible Integration" from my 2006-2007 series will be featured in "500 Ceramic Sculptures", to be published in the summer of 2009.
Lark Books5.01.08
Featured "Ceramics Monthly Emerging ArtistCheck it out (PDF Download)