Margaret Park Smith

Ceramics & Sculpture

Margaret Park Smith, M.F.A. 

Education:
BA     Wheaton College 1998
MFA     University of Minnesota 2004

Additional studies:
 Syracuse University
 New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
 Penland School of Crafts

Artist-in-Residence:
 Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts         Asheville, NC 1999-2001
 Lillstreet Art Center      Chicago, IL 2004-05

Website:
www.dovetail-online.com

Biography:
Margaret Park Smith joined the Asbury University faculty in the fall of 2008. Prior to Asbury, she was an adjunct instructor at RMCA+D in Denver, CO.  She and her husband Josh collaborate on a line of porcelain vessels produced under the name Dovetail Ceramics.  Between 2005-2012, they designed and distributed these dishes to boutiques, galleries and individuals throughout the country. Their clients have included the Orange County Museum of Art, Youngblood Art Gallery in Atlanta and Urban Outfitters. Currently, Dovetail Ceramics is quiet, while the two research and develop a new vision for the creative work.

Professor Park specializes in contemporary studio ceramic practices as related to design, food presentation, material culture and photographic imaging processes on clay.

Courses currently taught:

Ceramics 1 & 2

3D Form & Design

Sculpture