Bee Branch Pottery
Studio
32 Nixon Terrace
Asheville, North Carolina 28805
phone & fax: 828.299.9897
e-mail: beebranchpottery#gmail.com
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The Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
The Artist - Christopher Rumme
Christopher Rumme is an accomplished craftsman using traditional skills
and applying them to contemporary
developments in the world of arts and crafts.
Living and working as an artist/potter in the Asheville, NC area since
1978, Christopher is a long time member of the Southern Highland Craft
Guild.
His work is displayed in regional galleries and in the collection of
the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Many private
collectors prize his work in their homes.
Christopher studied with Master Potter Marguerite Wildenhain at Pond
Farm Pottery in Guerneville, CA. His introduction to his craft
was through studies with Dean Schwarz at Luther College in Decorah, IA.
Christopher lives and works in east Asheville and has a studio in his
home. Recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he continues to
produce exceptionally fine stoneware on a limited basis, continuing in
the style he has established over his 30+ year career.
Christopher welcomes visitors by appointment.
Artistic statement:
The beauty and excitement of Christopher’s pottery is found in the
subtle interaction of color, sensitivity and style. At first
glance, one finds this self-evident: a closer study reveals the design
intricacies and form notable in his craft.
Each piece reflects traditional Asian and European-American influences,
reflecting the nine years that Christopher spent residing in Japan, and
his study in the Bauhaus pottery method.
Each piece brings a touch of the natural beauty found in the North
Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. The unique flower motif is
Christopher’s spiritual statement, representing a life process of
growth and change. His Fire Bird logo stamped in each piece represents
the enduring value of its design.
The pottery is fired to bring out the subtle colors of the stoneware,
resulting in a one of a kind masterpiece. Christopher’s pottery
is functional and durable as well; his work may be put in the
dishwasher, microwave, or oven.
