Eric Albers Talks Clay Art

Eric Albers, Architect/Principal at Insight Design Architects, first took an interest in ceramics while studying art in college. While he had previously worked with hand sculptures and slab work, four years ago he started experimenting with a pottery wheel. “Working with my hands has always been something that I find relaxing in my downtime,” Albers says. “It puts your mind at ease.” Since mastering the pottery wheel, Albers has created a large collection of planters, mugs and even shot glasses as mementos and gifts. “As an architect, you’re always creating, and the built environment is something I’m very passionate about,” he says. “It’s something about the nature of the pottery itself that makes you think in an alternative way.”