“Although some may describe his works as bizarre, SAMS is perhaps the foremost ceramic sculptor in the country today”
PREFACE
This account of the ceramic sculptor, Ben Sams, features his own photographs, videos, documents, and writings. They provide unique documentation and reveal his own views about his life and art.
The first section, Artist and Art, presents an overview of Sams’ life and art. It is divided into sub-sections reflecting significant periods and developments. It includes a video based on a television interview. The second and third sections present the art he produced in Montana and later in Washington. Together they comprise a comprehensive archive of his work. Featured Art, includes a showcase gallery highlighting Sams’ art and some specialized sections about the art. Sams Himself features four videos derived from television programs and several key writings. A biography by Cynthia Sams and a current resume are presented in Biographical. An invited commentary by the noted artist, John Armstrong, a classmate of Sams, is presented in Commentary. I offer a concluding note and acknowledgements in Conclusion.
(IAlmost all images of artwork may be enlarged and any available information about them displayed by clicking on them. Most enlarged images may be further enlarged in Full Screen mode.)
Robert Dale
