The wood-fired ceramics movement has deep roots in the Midwest. Artists working in the tradition of Japanese studio pottery have been exploring the rich diversity this elemental process can yield. The atmosphere in the kiln creates unpredictable results, but this variability is part of what gives each pieces its distinct beauty. Artists include Kevin Crowe, Joanne Kirkland, Ryan Myers, Zac Spates, Don Reitz, Reid Schoonover, and Mark Skudlarek.