Ceramic artist Ryan Gangwish discovered clay after earning a degree in electrical engineering, finding in ceramics a unique balance of technical problem solving, material experimentation, and hands-on craftsmanship. Based in East Northport, New York, Gangwish has since developed a practice that embraces every stage of the ceramic process, from refining forms and clay bodies to exploring glaze chemistry, surface texture, and firing techniques.

In recognition of his growing contributions to the field, Gangwish was named a 2026 Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellow and was awarded the 2025 Bruce Dehnert Wood Firing Scholarship from the Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts. Through these opportunities, he continues to expand his knowledge of atmospheric firing while developing a body of functional ceramics that celebrates both craftsmanship and daily use. To learn more about Gangwish and to view our artisan of the month archive, click the button below.