Dr. Brad Kleindl, Dean of the Business School at MSSU, exercises his artistic side by creating pots based upon traditional Japanese forms.  His pottery reflects man’s relationship with nature; he believes that the closer a pot gets to natural forms, the more pleasing it is to the eye.  Kleindl also prefers glazes that reflect nature---for
example, clear celadon glazes that enhance the natural characteristics of the clay underneath or Raku glazes that mimic the natural processes of time.  While many of the pots appear to be utilitarian, they are designed to be visually pleasing rather than merely functional.

   

Ancient Storage I & II [stoneware]

Fire Fungi I [raku]

Ghana Gold [mixed media]

Tranquility Pool [stoneware, rocks, candles]