Jesse Fales Ceramics
Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain
From The Rocky Mountains
Jesse Fales precious ceramics are shaped by her life on her family ranch in Wyoming. As a sculptor working in traditional ceramic forms, Fales finds inspiration in the majestic animals and rich cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountain region. Her functional ceramic sculptures blend simple, timeless forms like bowls and vases with intricate, complex depictions of iconic animals such as horses, deer, moose and bison. This juxtaposition of delicate and rough, quiet and playful elements reflects the beauty and ruggedness of the natural world.
Handcrafted Unique Ceramics From The West
Rustic Elegant Ceramics
Fales started making sculptural functional ceramics in 2002. Drawing from memory and observation, she brings the wild animals she encounters in her life into her ceramic forms. Drawing from ancient pottery forms and techniques, Fales work celebrates the harmony between nature and human experience, inviting viewers to connect with the land and its inhabitants. Through her art, she aims to capture the essence of the Rocky Mountains wild beauty and the enduring spirit of its creatures.
Organic Shapes
Each creation showcases meticulous attention to detail, from the choice of materials to the intricate glazing techniques applied, highlighting the natural textures and hues of the clay. The sculptures often incorporate organic shapes and flowing lines, inviting viewers to engage with them from multiple angles. Fales' work reflects a deep appreciation for form and function, creating objects that are as visually striking as they are practical, making them a thoughtful addition to any space.
Depicting the Natural World
Fales was born in Cody, Wyoming and raised on the Northfork of the Shoshone River, in Wapiti Valley, daughter of outfitters and dude ranchers. She spent her entire childhood outdoors on pack trips going deep into the wilds of the Absaroka Mountains in Wyoming. Rimrock Dude Ranch has been her home her all life and she has spent every summer riding horses around Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone National Park.
Jesse Fales, Winter Bisons, 2004, stoneware
Jesse Fales Ceramics
Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain
From the Rocky Mountains in the West