Anne Rader

I grew up in Cleveland area (more Great Lakes than Midwest). I migrated to Chicago and then Minnesota in my 30's as a result of my "day" job in IT. I have spent the better part (nay best part!) Of my adult life In Minnesota and in particular the Pine Island area.

Growing up I have always been interested in the arts and crafts and have experimented with fabric art, mixed media, sculpture, and mosaics. Very recently I discovered clay and the Clay Studio and have fallen in love. I find that I repeat the common themes of my childhood. I gravitate toward animal Subjects and totems. Small wonder… at one time my son had 5 cats 3 dogs (one was the neighbors) and two rats (and er maybe a lizard) all of which I not only tolerated but encouraged.

My aspiration is to find my own voice combining both functional pottery with projects that involve totems and sculptures and more than likely it will incorporate creatures that are part of our dreams, folklore and mythology. That is where I would like to go with this.