The Purple Pomegranate,
a fine craft specialty store, is featuring work by Kalispell ceramic artist Tim
Carlburg during the month of January. Largely a
self-taught potter, Tim Carlburg holds a BS in K-12 Art Education. He has
built, owned and operated Carlburg Pottery (a Veteran Owned Business) since
2008. Focusing his attention on the micro brewing industry for the past
four years, Carlburg sells growlers to micro breweries and bars around the
world and has made countless one-of-a- kind growlers for home brewers and micro
brew aficionados alike. Recent endeavors include producing work oriented
for local and national Distilleries; as well as the exploration of more
politically charged artwork.
Traditional American pottery was often not fancy, nor pretty; it was
functional and served a very specific purpose as a cooking, drinking, or
storage vessel. Use of this pottery was centered upon the communal acts of
cooking, eating, or sharing a drink. It was from this perspective that Tim
created his first growler; a half-gallon beer jug that is based loosely upon
traditional moonshine jugs. The sense of community, friendship and camaraderie
that can be formed and shared over such a communal vessel was paramount to the
thought behind it and he hopes that the growler plays a role during that
special time of sharing. Made to be used, it is Tim's intention that they
will be enjoyed by their owners; not just placed on a shelf. Through use, they
will become part of those special interactions and will eventually take on
marks of wear; a proud patina that is a direct reflection of where they have
been and how they have served.
Meet Tim during Whitefish
Gallery Night, Saturday, February 15,
2014 from 6-9 PM. Tim's
work will be displayed throughout the month of February.
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