“My practice is a combination of childhood aspiration and personal escapism. I use the concept of form following function to blend anatomical and architectural design. I make forms that pull the eye with a sense of familiarity and curiosity. My goal is to tap into a child-like wonder about something that could have been or might become.” — Brian Chen

Brian Chen is a New Jersey based artist who took to clay early in his college career. He apprenticed with Simon Levin for 2 years, nurturing his voice in wood firing and pottery. He pushed sculpture and soda firing during his residency at Carbondale Clay Center and is now setting up his own studio in Pittstown, NJ.