Harrison McIntosh Exhibit at AMOCA

In celebration of Harrison McIntosh's 100th birthday, the American Museum of Ceramic Art curated an extensive collection of his most elaborate and modern ceramic designs and sculptures through the decades.

The exhibit, "HM100: A Century through the Life of Harrison McIntosh," featured a colorful display of McIntosh's vessels and modern sculptures created from the comfort of his Claremont studio over the past 60 years.

McIntosh, who was born in Vallejo in 1914, moved to Los Angeles and studied at the University of Southern California where he was first introduced to ceramics. He later attended the Claremont Graduate School from 1949 through 1953. Over the years, McIntosh picked up an interest in modern design and created dozens of elegant vessel forms that soon became a trademark. His work is reflective of ceramics during mid-century in California, with a modern twist.

"In my pieces I was always trying to achieve a certain quality, a serenity that you could live with, since I was making things for people to use in their homes," McIntosh told KCET's Artbound.

McIntosh's eyesight has deteriorated over the years, but his legacy continues. At age 100, his influence continues to be felt throughout Claremont and Southern California's ceramic arts community.

Join Val Zavala as she tours this historic exhibit and shares the story behind one of California's greatest ceramic artists.

Featuring Interviews With:

• Harrison McIntosh, master ceramist
• Margueritte McIntosh, wife/artist
• Beth Ann Gerstein, executive director, AMOCA