Sarah & Thomas Gelsanliter

Large Ornaments
Ceramic/Pottery
Artist Statement
One Acre Ceramics pottery and tiles are handmade by Sarah and Thomas Gelsanliter at
their studio in southeastern Michigan. Sarah and Thomas often draw on the colors and
patterns of their surroundings while creating their work. Luminous glazes and intricate
designs are the hallmarks of the art pottery and tiles made at One Acre Ceramics, and
each piece is hand-crafted to be both beautiful and functional.
With his background in design and tile-making, Thomas draws and hand carves all of
the designs used at One Acre Ceramics. Covered jars, vases, candleholders, and other
vessels are thrown on the potter’s wheel by Sarah. Both artists work on the pieces at
different points in the process, allowing them to create finished work that neither could
have achieved alone. Working together also allows them to draw on their varied
backgrounds in clay and means daily conversations about designing new pieces,
expanding surface treatments, and solving technical challenges.