Todd Shanafelt
Mankato, Minn.

The idea of multiples brings to my mind a sense of interplay or cohesiveness to reach a common goal. My goal is to use these fragmented elements to heighten the level of ambiguity of the whole work. Much like a child with a new toy in their hands, I feel that having these extra fragments of information available to inspect make the finished work more playful and inviting. The use of non-traditional materials with clay is also another way to invite my intrigue and curiosity into the final work and its multiples.

B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1997
M.F.A., Kansas State University, 2002

Currently Assistant Professor, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Selected Exhibitions: "International Large Outdoor Ceramic Lantern Exhibition", Taipei, Taiwan, 2003; ALTECH Ceramics Triennial 2003, Cape Town, South Africa; ìAna 32,î Holter Museum of Art, Helena, Mont., 2003; "The 2003 Sydney Teapot Show", Australia, 2003; 2nd World Ceramic Biennale, Kyonggi-do, Korea, 2003

Selected Grants and Honors: St. Ives International, 2002; Minnesota State University Faculty Research Grant, 2002; National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Emerging Artist 2003

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