Bio

Daniel Ricardo Teran received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) in 2007. During his time at the KCAI, he attended workshops at Anderson Ranch, and Pigeon Lake field Station. Starting his junior year, Daniel became a studio assistant for ceramic artist Victor Babu, and painter Ron Slowinsky. During the summer of 2005, his education took him abroad to the International Ceramics Studio in Keschemet, Hungary, where his writing strongly influenced the narrative vessels he created in the ICS studios. Primarily a ceramic artist, Daniel is also a skilled sculptor, painter, photographer, and print maker. He has a strong understanding of simple to complex mold making technology, various vessel and sculptural forming techniques, and ceramic materials. He has quite a range of teaching experiences. Having been a TA for Jane Shellenbarger and George Timock, while at KCAI, Daniel has taught at many different skill and age levels. His passion for teaching is contagious and dedication to his students sincere. Daniel has recently finished a Winter Residency at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts and was asked to be a studio manager for Watershed’s 2008 summer sessions. During the summer of 2007, Daniel took an inspiring trip to his father’s home land of Ecuador. The trip has encouraged Daniel to more deeply explore issues of identity, race, and the dichotomy of Latin American and Eurocentric culture that makes up his character. In addition to dealing with issues of identity, Daniel’s work explores notions concerning consciousness and human morality. His aim, as a maker, is to create functional objects that allow the viewer to slow down, stop, and enjoy the many idiosyncrasies and issues raised by every work he creates.