Steve Godfrey

Artist Statement

There are many things that I am inspired by: old New England barns, the color of honey, glacial ice, Ellsworth Kelly plant drawings, Sung Dynasty pottery, Native Alaskan ivory bird carvings, Illustrations of animals in Thornton Burgess’ books for children, Danish furniture, magpies….As I am working in the studio, I hope for my interests to blend together and emerge as simple and clear statements. Distillations that describe me, an individual who really enjoys living and cares about making things that help people feel better about today.

Artist Bio

Steve Godfrey was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Steve was fortunate to be encouraged and supported to pursue a career as an artist by family and friends. Currently, he lives in Anchorage, Alaska where he is a potter, sculptor, and Professor of Ceramics and Art Department Chair at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Steve also has interests in woodworking, cooking, hiking, house remodeling, visiting museums, and traveling to see nieces and nephews in Massachusetts.