Bill GEISINGER
Born in 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Medium: Wood-fired ceramics

    This quiet work also comes from my heart. Each piece is unique, and each reveals a history of the magnificence that clay and fire have when combined. People from many cultures inspire my work. Their individuality and determination to develop give me strength to grow and work beyond function. I'm encouraged to recognize beauty in form and surface.
    I continuously extend the way I interpret forms. It's important to me that each piece reflects its relationship with previous work, as well as the process each form must go through while being made. An important part of success is simplicity.

Education:
Associate of Arts, Delta College 1972
Bachelor of Arts, San Jose State College 1974
Master of Arts, San Jose State University 1975

Faculty:
DeAnza College 1977-2012 Cupertino, California

Selected Exhibitions:
ACGA National Ceramic and Glass Exhibition - 2015 Brea, California
Shanghai International Ceramic Art Expo - 2014 Shanghai, China
Paul Sakamoto Collection-Contemporary American Ceramics - 2014 Saratoga, California
Center for Cultural Innovation, Investing in Artists Grant - 2013 California
Westcoast Woodfire Innovation and Influence  - 2013 Newberg, Oregon
Richmond Art Center Ahhhh Silica - 2012 Richmond, California
Davis Art Center  - 2009, 2012 Davis, California
West Coast Wood Invitational - 2012 Arcata, California
International Invitational Exhibition - 2011 Anyang City, Korea
Doceo Argilla - 2011 Sonoma, California
Healdsburg Center for the Arts - Healdsburg, California
May Lou Zeek Gallery - 2011 Salem, Oregon
Museum of Art and History - 2011 Santa Cruz, California
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts - 2010 Ojai, California
Jingdezhen Int, Ceramic Fair - 2009 Jingdezhen, China
Ceramics Biennale - Taipei Taiwan