Hello and welcome to Mirthful Angel Pottery located in suburban Philadelphia. My name is Marlene Serafine Gaudio. In the journey of self-discovery, I am grateful to realize my vocation as a ceramic artisan. My signature vases are meant to exalt the art of the potter. Serafine Gaudio translates from Italian: “mirthful angel,” thus the name of my studio. My workshop is my creative sanctuary where a lump of clay is transformed into a beautiful ceramic object, utilitarian or sculptural. I employ various handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques in order to lovingly create one-of-a kind ceramic vessels. I strive to express an aesthetic quality of form, incorporate complementary glazes and exercise qualitative craftsmanship. I hope you enjoy viewing my pottery as much as I enjoy making it!
Mirthful Angel Pottery
Creating and Contemplating the Earthen Vessel – by Marlene Serafine Gaudio
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Marlene,
your work is just amazing! truly beautiful! not only to you have amazing talent, but you are one of the most beautiful/amazing/soulful/sweetest person i EVER met. my major is not art, but the passion and happiness that shines through you when you talk makes me really think about my major. you seem so happy doing what your doing. i can only hope i feel the same way about my career one day. your are honestly the most genuine, caring teacher i have ever had. you really love teaching your students and care enough to really get to know them; i never had a teacher like you within my 4 years of college. thats pretty special. with out a doubt i will be filling all of my non-required classes with a class you teach. im thinking i can still have my profession and have a studio like you do on the side. my first to classes with you were kind of life changing! this is where you are meant to be, your pieces are beautiful and you make it look so easy! i will definitely be purchasing one of your pieces by the end of the semester. i want something in my house to remember you by forever! keep being the very special person you are, see you tomorrow in class!
The way you glaze your pieces is very nice. I especially like the color combinations
Marlene.. was great to catch up with you today. I love the new work and would love to see it in person. I’ll stop by on a Tuesday or Thursday sometime and talk about when I can get to the studio…
Ray
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Beautifully creative! I enjoyed staying to your website as well as seeing ravishing ceramic paintings. Thank you so much for sharing.
Dear. Professor Gaudio,
I apologize for being unable to make it to the art trail event. I hope your classes are going well! I have graduated and am taking some summer courses in Florida at the moment. I’m looking forward to finding a permanent house and setting up my own wheel and kiln. Leigh-Anne and I have completed our senior shows and are getting married on the 25th. I will be back in PA for a few days at that time. I hope all is well at Montco, I saw that there was a position for a adjunct-art faculty availible there.
I’m getting ready to apply to a couple of job openings this week. Would you be willing to write a letter of recommendation for me? I understand if my time in your class was too brief or you have a heavy courseload. Would you still like to see pictures of my show?
Sincerely,
Brian Cooper
Brian,
Greetings, Salutations, Congratulations, and Best Wishes!!! What an exciting time in your life! Send photos of your senior show to my e-mail, I’d love to see them. Be in touch when you are in town… I support your professional goals!
Marlene
Wow! Your work is truly amazing. I enjoyed meeting you tonight in class and look forward to spending the next six weeks learning from the best. You have a wonderful talent and the color coordination is simply beautiful.
Cathy
Can I simply say how refreshing it is to find somebody who actually is aware of what they are talking about on the internet. You definitely know the best way to explain a difficult craft and show its importantance. More people must find you and understand your work and story. I wish you luck because you definitely have the gift.
The individual Authentic Self reveals gifts… to be shared!
Marlene, really love all your work, everything looks really great. It shows that you really love what you do and i am excited to start creating some stuff in your class.
Prof. Marlene,
Congratulations your website.the work you have on here is amazing,the vases themselves are really nice,i like the colors you chose for them,youre definitely a potter by heart!
It’s refreshing to know that I have a teacher who is passionate about the subject of which she teaches. I think that makes teachers all the better when it comes to inspiring and passing on knowledge and wisdom to their pupils.
Wonderful work, the studio and your earthen ware. I really do like the tall vases with the flowers and cherubs. Beautiful work! I can not wait to start on Thursday and really put my all into this class.
Dear Prof. Marlene,
Congratulations your website.Your work is so beautiful. I like your vases. Its color and shape is amazing. I am really happy that I am in your class.
Marlene,
Your work is ravishing! I noticed how passionate you are about ceramics in genera; this will keep me inspired. I am really looking forward to your class. I’m positive that it will be enjoyable!
-Karrelle
As a teacher, I aspire to inspire.
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Dear Prof. Marlene
It was very nice to meet you again. Congratulation your website it`s amazing. I am pretty sure that I will have a great time in your class. You are a talented Artist.
Momoh Kenneth
Marlene,
I find your art work to be very interesting and intricate, i am very excited to have you teach me some of the fundamentals of this craft.
-Aubrey
well I commented on another page but I’ll say it again.. I’m sooooo looking forward to this semester… your work is so varied and it’s all beautiful!… and what was that I read about raku at MCCC?…. and those pit fired terracotta vessels?
I open Ceramics Monthly(for the 3rd time) looking at the Olympic Kiln add. Looking at the big blue vase- wait I know her. Very nice pots, kiln, studio. I am in upstate NY, nice to see a familiar face. While I wait for my first snow to melt I will explore your web site.
Hi, Suzanna, After so many years, It’s great to hear from you. I have fond memories of travelling together to the San Francisco NCECA, and raku at MCCC. Stop by my studio next time you’re in the Philly area. Marlene
Marlene,
In today’s world, a well organized, informative website is such an asset! You’ve done a great job showing your enthusiasm and skill toward your craft here! You have also shown the hard work you’re willing to put in to your work with determination! Congratulations on the design and opening of your own studio! It is obvious that you have a true talent at designing your pieces (and collection) from start to finish. The gallery section of this page also provides great detail in the pictures you chose to share with your internet viewing audience. The more detail people can see in the pictures the better!
this is a great achivement,a well done job,beautiful and attractive designs. may God countinue to inspire you the more.i’m glad to see this, cudos to you.
Prof. Gaudio-
Your work is amazing! I love the vases… the detailing and coloring – the pieces are so original. I look forward to learning such things this semester.
–Dana Snyder
Hi Marlene,
Your pieces are so beautiful! From the shapes to the colors to the details in your pieces, they are just amazing. And having thrown on the wheel for only one night, I am amazed that such things can be made with this technique, as it is not as easy as it looks:) You seem to be in a great place in your art and in your life! Congrats on the awesome website:)
Jen
Hi hi,
Your work is lovely and your enthusiasm is exciting! I can’t wait to get to class because the atmosphere Is exciting (and yet relaxing). ‘Throwing’ is pretty funny at the moment… Everything you’ve done captures a certain elegance and grace, and even when you demonstrate your production it seems so easy, but.. well, after making several deformed bowls and cups, all I have had to show at the end of the night is a rather crumpled hand.
Anyway, I’m really looking forward to practicing a lot more, because I have a few friends who rave about the sublime power of throwing and I can’t wait to join them
Your pottery is just lovely. So intricate and detailed. It shows your love of ceramics.
Wonderful work of art you have Mrs Marlene. I am truly humbled by all of it. I feel blessed to be a student of yours and to be able to learn from you. You are truly inspirational. Continue to do what you do best.
Kind thoughts,
Olufunke Aiyedogbon (Olu).
Hello Professor Gaudio!
I sent you an email a few minutes ago (11:37 is to late to call). I hope your other classes are going as enjoyably as the one I participated in.
-Brian Cooper
Hello Prof Gaudio, your vases are just beautiful! Your pieces truly reflect your passion and love of the craft. Congratulations on opening your own studio!
Beautiful work! I can’t wait to work with you this summer in your class! I love how you use a similar color palette in your work!
I love the shapes of the vases; you definitely caught the Greek concept of the shape. The handles are beautiful on the pieces, flows right into the shoulders. The light blue in the pieces are very calm and relaxing. Beautiful work!
Wow Marlene, those vases are so beautiful. How long did it take you to make all of them?
Marlene:
I ran across and purchased a little ruffled dish with gorgeous blue colors and almost an alligator pattern inside… The colors and transluscent glaze is masterful. The unglazed back has what appears to be a small smiling angel stamped on the back… Is this one of yours? I have pictures… But no email address for you?
Dee, I do make three sizes of “ruffle” serving dishes with a lace texture and pedestal foot. They are white stoneware with sprayed glaze (chiefly blue tones) on the surface. I stamp my logo on the back…see upper right of this page. Your description certainly seems to match one of my pieces.
Marlene,
Your work is really fantastic! There is a great use of detail and glazing in your pottery that I really enjoyed seeing. Your studio looks really open and bright. It must be really inspiring to work there. – Bridget
Marlene,
Everything looks fantastic!! I’m so excited to be taking your class and hopefully seeing some of your designs!! Hopefully my creations will look half as good as yours!!! AWESOME details!
Great work! Wonderful colors!
Congratulations on the new studio!. It looks amazing!
The web page looks really good too!
Good luck with everything!
Had a chance to check out your site today, and I must say, that for someone who says they are not tech savvy, it looks great! I especially enjoyed perusing the photos of the construction of the new studio. I had no idea it was that large…almost like a whole separate house! As far as the DVD content goes, I am researching how to embed it into wordpress, so expect a little solution by our next class. Oh and have a wonderful weekend!
Marlene,
Your website is great, lovely photos and easy to navigate. It is worth all the long and hard hours. Maybe a new career turn for you?
To all of my friends: Thank-you for your loving support and appreciation of my sincere efforts to put forth inspired works of ceramic art.
Aunt Mar,
I so happy that you finally finished your website! Everything looks amazing!
Now you can sit down and relax!!
Love,
Chiara
Dear Chiara, Being an adjunct college prof, I respect the perpectives of your generation. We’ll talk soon.
Looks great! I was just speaking about you, your pottery & studio to my nieces over the weekend & the
importance of a website. How ironic it was to open my
e-mails & find yours. I’m so happy for you Marlene &
can’t wait to visit again.
I’ll be spreading the word….
xoxo
Hi, Annawyn, You’ve seen my pottery journey since its inception…and now my mature re-emergence. Thanks for your constant appreciation.
Ciao
un saluto da tutti noi. Complimenti per i tuoi capolavori in ceramica. Spero di venire presto in USA
Piero
Ciao, Piero, I have profoundly fond memories of travelling, studying, and living in Italy… especially the experience of having been a Resident Artist at the State School of Ceramics in Castelli. Please visit my new studio when you come to the USA.
Mar, what a wonderful webpage! I love what you have done with it. It truly captures you in your element. I hope to visit that first weekend of May. Congratulations on the successful launch of your long-awaited site…another professional dream-come-true.
Love, Nancy
Greetings, Nancy, It will be great to see you during my Bi-Annual Open Studio/ #7 on the GNAL Art Trail, May 1 & 2 (10AM-5PM).
Dear Marlene,
Congratulations on the creation of your Mirthful Angel Potter Studio.
The unique designs for each of your creation reveals a reflective mind with a spirit-filled heart.
The pictures of your pottery are beautifully created. The color is soft and reveals a gentleness that comes from within.
May our Lord bless your mind and hands as you touch the clay of God’s earth into an image of beauty that others may enjoy.
Thank you sharing your ministry joy with me.
Love and Blessings,
Sister Maria DeMonte, OP
Dear Sister Maria, You were my beloved spiritual advisor at the Dominican Retreat House. You recognise that I am truly a potter; I realize that I have a responsibility to honor my gift. Your words are a prayer. Thank-You.
Wonderful !! Marlene,
Good Luck with everything!
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Denise
Thanks, Denise, I look forward to art discussions with the GNAL muses.
Dear Marlene,
This looks great! I really like the colors you chose and the image of you with your vessels is great so people can see your work. I will see you in a little bit for class.
Katie
Hi, Katie, I value your professional e-tech feedback. Thanks
Hello, Marjorie, Thank-you for the interest in my work. At the time, I am not *consigning*out of state. Looks like you’re part of a lovely gallery!
Marlene Serafine Gaudio http://www.mirthfulangelpottery.wordpress.com