Benjamin Provo

A native of California and long time New Yorker, Benjamin is a self-taught artist working in ceramics, painting, and mixed media. He began exploring with clay in 2010 as an extension of his painting practice, but it quickly took prominence in his life and work. Benjamin’s ceramics bridge the deep past to the present moment, employing the forms of ancient vessels as an armature for modern modes of abstract mark making. Informed by a close study of archaic Greek and Judaic pottery, his vessel forms combine the deep-time familiarity of archeological objects with the ephemeral jolt of the expressionistic gesture, rooted always in the places that inspire him most: the Southwest, the Mediterranean, and the urban landscapes of American cities. Benjamin is thrilled to be a part of the teaching team a Motherbrook Arts, offering his skills and techniques to beginner and advanced students alike. Please visit Benjamin’s Instagram to see more of his work: @benjaminjacobprovo