Abstract:

This film caputures the rhythms and textures of a master potter at work. It illustrates Bresnahan's entire process - from digging his own clay and throwing pieces at a Japanese-style kick wheel to the dramatic inaugural firing of The Johanna Kiln, the largest wood-fired kiln in North America. You'll learn about the ways in which Bresnahan's passion for enviromental sustainability and strongly held beliefs about communtiy and generational continuity have influenced his work. This Emmy-nominated documentary is guaranteed to challenge the way you think about work, family, and the environmnet. Calligraphy by Mitsuo Kakutani.