History
The historical tradition and context behind the craft.
Salt and Fire: A History of American Stoneware
Ellen traces the history of American salt-fired stoneware, from colonial New York to the potters, including Jack Troy, still keeping the tradition alive.
The figure in clay
Ellen Nadeau explores how the female figure and torso — from ancient Greek Korai to Buddhist Bodhisattvas — has shaped the forms of her ceramic vessels.
Surface and Form
Ellen reflects on how geology, Japanese ceramic traditions, and the female form combine to shape the surfaces of her vases.