Peri Charlifu
Bio
Peri Charlifu was born in 1962 in Alamosa Colorado, his Father was an art teacher and his Mother was a social worker. Both Parents are now retired and living in Aurora Colorado. He grew up in Denver and Aurora Colorado, studying art from an early age and continuing to this day. He attended Metropolitan State Collage and studied Art, Psychology and combined his studies using Art as therapy. He now does Art full time.
Peri has been selling his work for 28 years, and has been selling almost exclusively in the science fiction convention market for almost 5 years. He also teaches all levels of pottery and sculpture one day a week at Stoneleaf pottery, as well as teaches workshops and seminars on a regular basis. He is Guild master for Art and Artisans of Colorado and a founding member of the Stoneleaf potters guild.
Although an accomplished and proficient graphic artist, Peri’s first love is pottery. He is highly skilled in both Wheel thrown and hand-built work. He mixes all his own stains and glazes, and has developed an underglaze technique that he uses in 90% of the items he produces. At the time of this writing, Peri has produced over 30,000 pieces of pottery.
Artist Mission Statement:
My art philosophy is simple; not to strive for perfection, because perfection is illusionary, but to strive to become better with every piece I produce. It is my goal to excel in my craft, not only in appearance, but in technique, structure, understanding of the materials and speed of creation. I not only want a fine piece of art, I want to understand the process, use the materials and techniques in a new way and strip conventional ways of thinking to produce new and fresh work. I want my costumers to always be delighted to see new work and offer well-made functional work at an affordable price.
Samples
Upcoming Events
I am Artist guest of honor at Millennicon in Cincinnati OH on March 14-16, and will be showing in Denver Colorado, at Starfest the first weekend in May. In addition, I will be mailing work to 11 shows in the next two months.
More Info
If there is anything you would like to see at Norwescon from my studio, please contact me and let me know as soon as possible and I will try to get it to the show! Please check out my face book page for more details and upcoming shows for the rest of the year! Facebook: Peri Charlifu – Aegean Goods
