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Get to Know... Nancy and Andy Witt of Circa Ceramics
04 . 10 . 2016
One of a Kind: Describe your work.
Nancy and Andy: We operate a 2-person small batch production pottery studio in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor of Chicago. Our work is heavily influenced by pop culture, old-school diner service ware and what we like to call a world palette of color. There's very little we won't try--but we always make sure we put our best out. That means it's been tested and can go out into the world to fulfill its duty!
One of a Kind: What are you bringing to the Spring Show?
Nancy and Andy: We're known for our 12 oz cup, we will bring plenty of those! Along with them, we'll bring our bowls, tiles, cylinder vases. We try to hit the lowest price point ($8 magnet) to a slightly higher one ($200 for a mixing bowl set). Something for even the nit-pickiest.
One of a Kind: What inspires you?
Nancy and Andy: This is always an odd and awkward questions because as artists EVERYTHING is inspiration! You are never not on--looking, checking things out, feeling textures, homing in on an idea while on the move then jotting it down quickly--it's exhilarating! But if we had to point out one thing quickly that inspires us now--for me (Nancy) I'd say Oliver, our son, (I'm on robots, animals and foods with faces if that gives you an idea!) and Andy is fueled by Make: and Instructables posts.
One of a Kind: If you weren't artists what would you be?
Nancy and Andy: A psychotherapist (Nancy). A heavy machine operator (Andy).
One of a Kind: What makes you happy?
Nancy and Andy: A good day had by all!
One of a Kind: What makes you mad?
Nancy and Andy: Let's keep this light and not answer this one :).
One of a Kind: Who's your favorite person/creature?
Nancy and Andy: We both say our boy Ollie--he's awesome!
