Artist Statement

My work is influenced by growing up in Northern New Mexico, the colors of the landscape, the brilliant contrasts and incredible light are huge influences. My work which has evolved from working with Shel Neymark for 13 years developed the current line. My interest in sound and color meditations has also been an influence in my work.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS

Gallery ZIPP, Glorieta, NM, 2001
Governor's Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, 2001
Galleria, Abiquiu, NM, 2001
Mariposa Gallery, Albuquerque, NM, 2001


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More on Amber's Art

Pottery is a form of a meditation for Amber Archer. Her work expresses an ongoing interest in exploring color and sound correlations and the effects they produce.

For 13 years, Archer collaborated with architectural ceramicist Shel Neymark to create a line of nontraditional raku bowls. Since taking over the business, she has expanded the color palette and added new forms. While traditional raku colors are usually subdued, earthy or metallic, Archer's are unusually bright and bold, reflecting vivid contrasts of the southwestern landscape she loves. The crackled surface of the pieces lends an appearance of age to contemporary forms.