Mt Vision Ceramics Studio

Located on the eastern slope of Mount Vision on the Point Reyes Peninsula and above the historic town of Inverness, California, Mount Vision Ceramics Studio is a workshop operated by Jess Taylor.

With over 25 years of experience at the pottery wheel, Jess has a deep interest in using the local granite rock and clay from which Mount Vision is comprised to formulate unique glazes and vessels that are representative of the region.

Jess' pottery is functionally oriented, using glazes and clays, granite-based and otherwise, that depict the natural colors and textures of the Point Reyes wilderness.

About Jess

A Marin native, Jess' pottery reflects his multifaceted expertise as a technologist, scientist, and historian. His journey began in his teenage years and was significantly shaped by his extensive travels across Europe, where he was particularly inspired by ancient Greek pottery forms, especially those from the Minoan civilization in Crete.

Jess' background in earth sciences deeply influences his work. He holds a BA and MS in Geophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, and Santa Barbara, respectively, with a focus on seismology. His career took him to Italy for extended periods, where he worked in both seismology and technology. Later, Jess co-founded and led a successful San Francisco-based technology company specializing in mobile application design and development. Ultimately, he transitioned to a dedicated studio potter, channeling his diverse experiences into his art.

This Site

Is dedicated to Jess' ceramics work, and in particular, to his efforts to formulate glazes and clay bodies from locally sourced granite. If you are interested in the details of this granitic journey, an organized list of articles can be found here.

Additionally, articles and images are available presenting Jess' ceramic art work, documentation covering studio tests, processes and approaches, and events and shows such as Point Reyes Open Studio.

Contact

Your questions and inquiries are welcome. Contact Jess by email at jess@mtvision.studio

Jess' other websites

thinkingrecursively.com - Random musings about photography, science, math, and more.

seismology.rocks - About Jess' seismology oriented mobile apps Epicenter, and iTemblor, available on the Apple iOS platform.

polis-inventory.com - About Jess' Classics oriented app Polis-Inventory, a map-based catalog of the ancient Greek poleis, available on the Apple iOS and Mac platforms.