Munster Ceramics

Photography, Art Direction

Documenting the hyper-local process and practice of a Winter Park ceramic artist.​

"Each firing is a journey in its own right as clay is processed, wood gathered, and ceramic work is pooled in from the community"

"careful prep-work is needed as the smallest miscalculation can result in disaster for Richard work and the locals pieces he helps fire"

"For 3 days and nights the kiln must be constantly fed with firewood, then left to cool off for one week"

"Taking a deeper look reveals worlds of texture and organic forms."

"Intentional works of clay that appear to have been uncovered after centuries within the earth. Munster's unorthodox approach to this timeless medium drips with texture."

Documenting the hyper-local process and practice of a Winter Park ceramic artist.

From his custom brick kiln to his incredible backyard studio, Richards entire process is in a league of its own. After photographing a few pieces for an exhibition, our friendship grew as we collaborated to capture everything from pottery and sculpture to macro textures and process. 

Taking ceramic macro photography of the work has opened me up to various aspects of the art’s lifecycle. Sifting local clay, scavenging discarded wood, sculpting unique reinterpretations of classics, the experience is always a delight. Macro pottery photography is the anchor of our collaboration, the rest of our documentation aims to give context and zoom out.

The work displayed here is byproduct of several years and aims to shed light on the craft of this amazing artist and incredible neighbor!”

– Michael Diaz

Client
Richard Munster
Sector
Art
Discipline
Photography
Art Direction
Office
Winter Park, FL
Project Team
Richard Munster
Michael Diaz