Kyle Carpenter was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2000. Kyle soon married and made his permanent home in Asheville. In 2002, he built a salt-kiln and made a studio at his home. In the spring of 2020, the Covid pandemic offered a new window of time to dedicate to exploring a new line of earthenware work. Kyle has been working as a full-time studio potter, exhibiting his work at studio tours, galleries, and museums across the United States. His work can be found in many collections, including the Mint Museum of Art, in Charlotte, NC. Kyle’s new earthenware line came out of a personal need for change in his work. “After twenty years of salt glazing, I was itching for something new.” In the spring of 2020, the Covid pandemic offered a new window of time to dedicate to this pursuit.

**UPDATE: Kyle is located in Asheville, NC, and has been affected by Hurricane Helene so he won’t be able to participate in the show this weekend. He and his family have reported that they are safe. He has said “There’s a lot of devastation and destruction here. Cell coverage is very spotty. No power, no water, no internet, etc.. Please donate to the Red Cross or anything appropriate. —Kyle”