Marilyn Stover of Stover Pottery creates her unique ceramic artwork in Surf City on Topsail Island in Eastern North Carolina, a pottery rich environment steeped in tradition.
Marilyn first started her clay endeavors in 1998 under the direction of Master potter, Dan Finch in Bailey, NC. Since then, she has continued to hone her craft through classes and workshops with nationally and internationally known ceramic artists, such as Rudy Autio, Don Reitz, Tom Coleman, Paul Soldner, Peter Callas and Dabra Fritts, to name only a few.
Marilyn’s handbuilt clay forms include coiled stoneware baskets, platters and wall reliefs. She incorporates natural accents, such as handles made of seasoned cedar, driftwood, grapevines, and bamboo. The harmonious blending of basic elements of nature is not only aesthetically pleasing, but very rewarding to accomplish. The fusion of form and function in the creative process is a direct result of her two passions in life, travel and clay.
A legacy of Marilyn’s fifteen plus years as an international flight attendant is her continued passion for travel. During her global wanderings she is always in search of that special piece of driftwood or unique weathered branch to incorporate in her clay creations. From the experiences of travel and the constantly changing input from the varied sights, sounds, natural vistas and tactile interactions, she has tried to maintain a constantly fresh and evolving perspective in her work. The blending of clay, wood, glass and metal provides a rich melange that enables her to project what she has experienced.
