About Matthew
Matthew Hyleck is a ceramic artist currently living and working in Parkville, MD. Matthew earned his BFA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH in 1997. He is an artist-in-residence at Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit ceramic arts center, where he also teaches studio ceramics and has served as the Education Coordinator since 2000.
Matthew's utilitarian ceramics have received three Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Grant in Craft in 2018, 2011, 2007 and 2005. His… more
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My ceramic work is defined directly by my love for natural objects. Natural forms and symbols are always finding their way into my work. My current works have evolved from my search for place and the placement of particular objects within a defined landscape environment. The interaction between an object and its environment is what I look to capture through my functional ceramic work. I am exploring the ways in which the landscape changes through the seasons; specifically how a field is defined by its location, refined by its designated purpose and constrained by it fenced borders.
Field Platters series
My ceramic work is defined directly by my love for natural objects. Natural forms and symbols are always finding their way into my work. My current works have evolved from my search for place and the placement of particular objects within a defined landscape environment. The interaction between an object and its environment is what I look to capture through my functional ceramic work. I am exploring the ways in which the landscape changes through the seasons; specifically how a field is defined by its location, refined by its designated purpose and constrained by it fenced borders.
I work with commercially manufactured stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
I work with commercially manufactured stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
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Field Platter "fold"stoneware, copper inlay, porcelain slip, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction
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Field Platter - arch seamstoneware, porcelain slip, iron inlay, Shino, wood ash ^10 reduction 3" x 14" x 14" 2009
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Field Platter - center seam with poolstoneware, porcelain slip, oxide, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 3" x 15" x 15" 2010
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Field Platter_single seamstoneware, porcelain slip, oxide, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2.5" x 15" x 15" 2010
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Field Platter - bowed wirestoneware, slip inlay, Shino, wood ash,= ^10 gas reduction 3" x 15" x 15" 2010
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Field Platter _ parallel seamstoneware, slip inlay, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2.5" x 15" x 15" 2009
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Field Platter - 2010stoneware, slip inlay, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 15" x 15" x 3"
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Pentagon Platterhump molded form stoneware, green slip, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 2" x 14" x 14"
Horizon Jars
My ceramic work is defined directly by my love for natural objects. Natural forms and symbols are always finding their way into my work. My current works have evolved from my search for place and the placement of particular objects within a defined landscape environment. The interaction between an object and its environment is what I look to capture through my functional ceramic work. I am exploring the ways in which the landscape changes through the seasons; specifically how a field is defined by its location, refined by its designated purpose and constrained by it fenced borders.
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New Horizon Jarstoneware, crackle Shino OU woodfire symposium 2010 ^11 catenary arch woodfire
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New Horizon Jarstoneware, porcelain slip, oxide, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 7" x 7" x 10" Craftforms 2010
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New Horizon Jarstoneware, porcelain slip, Shino ^11 Ohio University Tube Kiln 8" x 8" x 10" OU Woodfire Symposium summer 2010
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New Horizon Jarstoneware, slip, Shino, oxide, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 7" x 7" x 10" NCECA Biennial 2009
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Tea Caddy - seamstoneware, crackle Shino, oxide ^10 gas reduction 6" x 6" x 6" 2008
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Tea Caddy - seamblack stoneware, crackle Shino ^10 gas reduction 7" x 7" x 8" 2009
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New Horizon Jarblack stoneware, crackle Shino ^11 woodfire, Ohio University Tube kiln 8" x 8" x 11" OU Woodfire Symposium summer 2010
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Bourbon Bottles and Teapots - texture and pattern
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Teapot with Saucerporcelain, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2006
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Single Serve Teapotporcelain, Shino, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2006
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Teapotstoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction
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Teapot / Coffee Potstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2008
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Teapotstoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction
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Teapotstoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 6" x 9" x 8"
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Bourbon Bottle setstoneware, porcelain slip, Shino, wood ash, ^10 reduction
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Bourbon Bottle setStoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction
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Bourbon Bottlestoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 4" x 6" x 11"
Teabowls and Bourbon Cups
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Yunomi - teabowlstoneware, PD Crackle Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 2013
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Yunomi - teabowlporcelain, Malcolm Davis Carbon Trap Shino, ^10 reduction 2013
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Teabowlblack stoneware, PD crackle Shino, ^10 gas reduction 4" x 4" x 4"
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Teabowlstoneware, PD crackle Shino, ^10 gas reduction
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Teabowlstoneware, PD crackle Shino, ^10 gas reduction
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Yunomiporcelain Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 4" x 4.5" x 4.5"
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Yunomi pairstoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 4" x 4" x 4" each
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Yunomistoneware, Shino wax overlay, applied wood ash 4" x 4" x 4" ^10 reduction
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Yunomiporcelain, Malcolm Davis carbon trap Shino, ^10 gas reduction 3.5" x 3.5" x 4" 2012
Tableware - service and centerpiece
My goal is to create utilitarian pots for every day use, simple forms that speak primarily about functionality and the intimacy gained through daily use. The life of a pot becomes complete only when it is used and so I strive to make work not for the shelf but for the table. I am very interested in telling a simple story or narrative about place; whether that is an objects place in time, a direct reference to location or an objectâ??s intended place within the house.
I work with commercially manufactured standard stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
I work with commercially manufactured standard stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
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tri Platterstoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 2" x 10.5" x 10.5"
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Square Serving Plate - chevron patternstoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 1.5" x 12" x 12.5"
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Square Platter - hatch patternstoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 1.5" x 12" x 12.5"
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Rectangular Serving Platterstoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction. 5" x 12" x 18"
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Double Handle Platterstoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 3.5" x 15" x 17"
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Service Platterstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2.5" x 15" x 15" 2010
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Pentagon Platterhand-built slab + coil stoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 2.5" x 14" x 14"
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Drop Rim Platterhump mold + wheel thrown stoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash ^10 reduction 3.5" x 20" x 20"
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Drop Rim Platter - 5 pointstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 3" x 19" x 19"
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Drop Rim Platterhump mold + wheel thrown stoneware, Shino, wood ash ^10 reduction 3" x 18" x 18"
Tableware - Pattern
My goal is to create utilitarian pots for every day use, simple forms that speak primarily about functionality and the intimacy gained through daily use. The life of a pot becomes complete only when it is used and so I strive to make work not for the shelf but for the table. I am very interested in telling a simple story or narrative about place; whether that is an objects place in time, a direct reference to location or an objectâ??s intended place within the house.
I work with commercially manufactured standard stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
I work with commercially manufactured standard stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
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Coffee Mug - pairstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 2013
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Coffee Mug - pairstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 2013
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Soup Bowl set - 4 cornerswheel thrown stoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 5" x 6" x 6"
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Soup Bowl - set of 4stoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 4.5" x 6" x 6"
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Soup or Salad Bowl - set of 4stoneware, Shino wax overlay, applied wood ash 2.5" x 8" x 8" ^10 gas reduction
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Soup Bowl - set of 4stoneware, shino wax overlay, ash 4" x 6" x 6" each
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Tea Cup and Saucer - set of 2stoneware, shino wax overlay, ash 4.5" x 4.5" x 4.5" each
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Teabowls - set of 4stoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 4" x 4" x 4"
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Tri Soup or Salad Bowl - set of 4stoneware, Shino wax overlay, applied wood ash ^10 gas reduction 3" x 8" x 8"
Dinner Plates - pattern
My ceramic work is defined directly by my love for natural objects. Natural forms and symbols are always finding their way into my work. My current works have evolved from my search for place and the placement of particular objects within a defined landscape environment. The interaction between an object and its environment is what I look to capture through my functional ceramic work. I am exploring the ways in which the landscape changes through the seasons; specifically how a field is defined by its location, refined by its designated purpose and constrained by it fenced borders.
I work with commercially manufactured standard stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
I work with commercially manufactured standard stoneware and porcelain clay, changing clay specifically in response to the intended glaze finish for each piece. All works are bisque fired to cone 04 (1922 F) in an electric kiln and glaze fired to cone 10 (2345 F) in a propane downdraft reduction kiln.
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Dinner Plate - hatch patternstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash ^10 gas reduction 2" x 10" x 10"
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Lunch & Dinner Plate settingstoneware, Shino wax overlay, wood ash ^10 gas reduction Lunch - 1" x 8" x 8" Dinner - 2" x 10" x 10"
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Dinner Plate - set of 4stoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 1.5" x 10" x 10"
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Dinner Plate - set of 4stoneware, Shino, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 1.5" x 10" x 10" each
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Square Dinner Plate - diagonal stripehump mold + wheel thrown stoneware, Shino w/ wax overlay, wood ash, ^10 gas reduction 1.5" x 10" x 10" each
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Pentagonal Dinner Plate - set of 4
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