Amanda Calhoun

Artist Bio

Amanda Calhoun is a working artist in Alpine, Texas where she creates one-of-a-kind ceramic art pieces.

Originally, from Corpus Christi, Texas, Amanda started her journey with ceramics at Aloe Tile Works in 1999. She worked for the small tile company for fourteen years and developed her love of clay and color.

During this time, she attended Texas A&M – Corpus Christi where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus in ceramics and printmaking. In 2013, she and her artist husband, Gregory Tegarden, moved to Alpine, Texas. Together they create in clay and enjoy West Texas sunsets. Amanda’s work is chiefly influenced by classic movies, vintage tourism, and food. She strives to make pieces that can appeal to anyone and that celebrate the small beauties in life.

Artist Statement

My ceramic artwork is a playful and nostalgic exploration of pop culture influences, drawing inspiration from the sugary delights of candy, the bold and colorful aesthetics of the 1980s, the vintage charm of old movies and signage, and the wanderlust evoked by vintage travel. The desert, with its vast and otherworldly landscapes, also plays a significant role in shaping the visual language of my work. Through the medium of ceramics, I create brightly glossy, highly-saturated pieces that are whimsical and invite the viewer to indulge in a world of playful nostalgia.

I fire to ∆05 (low fire earthenware) in an electric kiln.