Brian Harper is Associate Professor of Fine Art and Ceramics Area Coordinator at Indiana University Southeast. His artwork investigates our inherent human wonderment of the unknown and the methods (mythological or otherwise) for how we give structure to unknown elements of our observed, unobserved, and unobservable world. His work has been exhibited in over 70 national and international exhibitions, including 7 solo exhibitions. He holds a BFA from Northern Arizona University and an MA and MFA from the University of Iowa. In addition to his studio practice, he is the founder and executive director of Artaxis.org, a growing online network of over 300 contemporary artists that serves as a way to keep artists and viewers connected and communicating about ceramic art. Widely used as a resource by the general public, academia, and professional artists, Artaxis.org provides the opportunity to view a wide array of work relevant to the critical discourse in contemporary ceramic art. More information about his work and studio practice can be found on his website at www.brianharperstudio.com.