THORN RIDGE STUDIOS
HENRY
LEVINE
Born and
raised in Bethesda Maryland, Henry Levine has designed and
created vessels since he started classes at Glen Echo
Pottery in 1973. After receiving a B.A. in economics and
English at The University of Rochester, he worked at a bank
for a few years. Finding his banking career very dry, and
longing for a creative outlet, Henry returned to school in
1984 to fulfill his dream of becoming a potter.
At Alfred University, he got bit by the glass bug and did
not make any clay pots. Instead, he attended classes in
ceramic sculpture, glass blowing and neon art. After
graduation Henry worked as a neon technician for one year
before buying the company, Quality Neon Products. Henry
owned and operated the neon business for ten years before
moving to southeast Ohio and opening Thorn Ridge Studios in
1999.
“Inspired by ancient roman glass, I strive to create
work that is both beautiful and useful in which the color,
pattern and shape are balanced. I use a rich medley of
colors that glow with translucency and create a sense of
depth. Recurring themes in my work are repeated patterns
and applied motion.”
Henry Levine is married, has three children and lives on a
beautiful farm in the foothills of the Appalachian
Mountains. His continued mission is to provide
well-designed vessels that are functional, beautiful and
affordable.