Randy McClelland is a ceramic artist based in Naselle, Washington. Working primarily in wood-fired stoneware, he creates vessels that explore identity, folklore, memory, and the transformative relationship between clay and fire.
Born to a Japanese mother and American father, McClelland’s work reflects his experience as a Japanese American artist navigating multiple cultural traditions. Drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore, historic ceramic forms, and the traditions of wood firing, he creates both functional pottery and sculptural vessels that examine personal and collective histories.
Much of his work is fired in Neiseru Gama, the wood kiln he built at his coastal studio. Local clays, wood ash, and regional materials frequently become part of the finished work, connecting each piece to the landscape where it was made. His work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest in solo and group exhibitions.
