LC McGee
As a ceramic artist and potter, my work is rooted in a love of storytelling, playfulness, and nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the Atomic Age and mid-century modern design, I create functional and decorative pieces that reflect a whimsical blend of retro futurism, space-age optimism, and my deep affection for animals—especially cats. My fascination with space, sci-fi, and astronomy was passed down from my father, who shared with me his passion for Star Wars, Star Trek, and the mystery of the cosmos. This legacy now echoes in the patterns and motifs I draw, stencil, paint, and layer onto each piece—rockets, stars, atomic bursts, and abstracted forms that feel both vintage and timeless. I work primarily with a rich red earth clay body, which I’m drawn to for its tactile qualities and the warm, earthy contrast it offers against my more brightly decorated surfaces. The sound and feel of this clay in my hands is grounding—it reminds me of the physical joy of making, and adds depth to my work beyond just visual design. Each piece goes through a complex process of decoration that involves layering multiple techniques at different stages—from stencils, inlay, slip-trailing, and underglaze painting. This time-intensive approach allows me to build the dynamic, animated surfaces that define my aesthetic. Above all, my pottery is about joy—joy in making, in color, in form, and in the small everyday moments where art and life intersect.
