Berning, Travis

In looking at Travis Berning’s pottery, one can almost feel his life emerging from every facet of his art. His childhood on a farm in western Kansas instilled a love of combining hands-on physicality and the sensitivity to nature that is evident in the strong forms of his pots. The leaf on the pieces reflect his connection to and love for the natural world.

Berning’s early college experience was in 2D art such as drawing and painting. After taking a class in ceramics, he realized he wanted to work with clay. His painting professor encouraged him to remain in the painting program, but it was too late. He had a natural passion for pottery. In 1995,  
Berning received his BFA from Wichita State University, before continuing to study at the graduate level at the University of North Texas. His work has been exhibited in shows such as Ceramics USA and published in Clay Times and Southern Living.