My View from Behind the Wheel: The Molten Materials of Jeff Blandford

Colorful, sensual, playful, voluptuous, and undeniably enticing; these are just a few of the readily evident characteristics in the work of contemporary ceramic and glass artist Jeff Blandford. With sources of inspiration including in Dr. Seuss, Jun Kaneko, Dale Chihuly, Charles and Ray Eames, Sandy Skoglund, and Kimbel & Cabus, Blandford’s masterfully crafted work offers a visual experience that at once pays homage to historical design and decoration, while also providing a new and exciting interpretation of the vessel and domestic environment. Indubitably, the oeuvre that Jeff Blandford has established is vast and varied without lacking cohesion, as a love for bright colors, simplified (even retro) forms, and a playful and accessible sensibility ensure its unity.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.