Joan Takayama Ogawa on ceramics education at Otis College and Ralph Bacerra

Joan TakayamaOgawa is an accomplished sansei, or thirdgeneration ceramic artist. Building on her familys rich creative history, she studied under the renowned artist Ralph Bacerra and went on to develop work that used ancient Japanese ceramic forms as a guide in creating contemporary pieces that utilize decoration and imagery of an American lifestyle. TakayamaOgawas technically diverse ceramics blend unexpected methods to create environmental, social, and political commentary. The Craft in America Center in Los Angeles is a craftfocused library and gallery offering artist talks, workshops, exhibits and educational programs. 8415 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open Tuesday Saturday from 12:00 6:00pm. For more information: or (323) 9510610 or For more on Craft in America, visit All Craft in America programs are now viewable on the PBS iPh