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Aberrant Ceramics is the artwork of Aaron Nosheny, potter and ceramic artist based in Tucson, Arizona. Self-taught and neurodivergent, he has worked in stoneware clay since 2004. He makes non-traditional forms in a medium built on tradition, exploring the overlap between wonder and revulsion. Subject matter includes sympathetic monsters, insects, opossums, fast food mascots, and Halloween kitsch.

I am in love with my medium. I love the process of frantically birthing clay monstrosities, subjecting them to an epic trial by fire, and sending them out into the world.

Showing posts with label skull. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skull. Show all posts

Friday, April 24, 2026

Skull Cat Mask

Skeletal Cat Wall mask. 

4/24/26

skull cat wall mask by aberrant ceramics



4/11/26

ceramic skeletal cat mask before glaze firing by aberrant ceramics


Saturday, January 10, 2026

Horned Skull Object

Horned, bearded skull wall mask/ornament. Like a skeletal Baphomet. 

1/10/26



12/27/25



11/28/25



Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Crimson Ghost Masks

Crimson Ghost Wall Masks

The Crimson Ghost is a 1946 movie serial about a supervillain in a creepty skull mask without any superpowers who tries to steal military-grade experimental technology for criminal purposes. The technology includes drugs that bend one's mind to his evil will and a collar that allows him to stay in communication and will explode if anyone tries to take it off, killing the wearer.

This was part of my exploration of silent horror imagery. The Crimson Ghost was well into the talkie era and it's also not horror, but the mask has a silent horror feel to it. In the late 70s, it was adopted as a mascot by that horror punk band from New Jersey. It has since become a major cultural symbol of spookiness and rebellion.

I have a large mask and a small mask. They're available as a set in my Etsy.

https://aberrantceramics.etsy.com/listing/4496522436/handmade-crimson-ghost-ceramic-mask-set

Digital Collage of Crimson Ghost Wall Masks and dancer illustrations by Aberrant Ceramics



7/8/25

Small red Crimson Ghost wall mask by Aberrant Ceramics


9/20/24

Large Crimson Ghost Wall Mask Sculpture by Aberrant Ceramics


9/7/24

Large Crimson Ghost wall mask before glaze firing by Aberrant Ceramics


8/22/24

Small Crimson Ghost Wall Mask before bisque firing by Aberrant Ceramics


 8/16/24



Large Crimson Ghost Wall Mask before bisque firing by Aberrant Ceramics

I accept that a perfect copy of the illustration/movie stills is not only not within my skillset, but also not desirable. The original is a distorted skull shape. The slightly uncomfortable distortion is why it worked so well for a super-villain's public face and for the mascot of a horror-themed punk band. I'm distorting it further and now I'm claiming it for my own.

Large Crimson Ghost Wall Mask before Bisque firing by Aberrant Ceramics


Monday, November 20, 2023

Skull Chair / Ceramic Bone Throne Sculpture

Ceramic skull chair sculpture (“Bone Throne”) by Aberrant Ceramics.


This ceramic skull chair sculpture is a handmade “bone throne” that reimagines the human cranium as macabre furniture.
Highly detailed yet eerie and primitive, it features reaching skeletal hands as armrests and a ribbed lower jaw that forms a hollowed-out seat.

The Origin Story
This design is a modern ceramic evolution of a piece of my own history. It is based on a large plywood skull my father created for our family’s basement haunted house in 1984. I've included an image of the original in the photos. The tradition was to invite the whole neighborhood to tour our haunted basement. This piece is also inspired by vintage Halloween decorations. I loved the distorted, non-anatomically correct skull imagery in these decorations and that pleasing distortion is also reflected in this piece.

The forehead and temples are covered in intricate, hand-carved scrolled patterns that bridge the gap between biology and architecture. Glazed with stark but glossy black and white glazes.

While a standalone art piece, it serves as a perfect "Bone Throne" for small figures, dolls, or as the centerpiece of a curated cabinet of curiosities. 

Dimensions & Specs
Size: Approx. 2.5 x 2.5 in. base | 7.5 in. height.

Weight: 26 oz 


11/20/23

skull chair bone throne sculpture by aberrant ceramics

skull chair/bone throne sculpture by aberrant ceramics

Skull chair / bone throne sculpture by aberrant ceramics


10/29/23

Skull chair before glaze firing by aberrant ceramics

Skull chair before glaze firing by aberrant ceramics


10/15/23

Skull Chair Bone Throne before bisque firing by aberrant ceramics

skull chair sculpture before bisque firing by aberrant ceramics

Skull Chair time line influences by aberrant ceramics


10/13/23

skull chair wip before bisque firing by aberrant ceramics

My family's Halloween decorations circa 1984-1985. I love non-anatomically-correct skull illustrations on Halloween decorations.

Halloween Scene from 1984. Giant plywood skull, Artist Aaron Nosheny and Sheena the dog by aberrant ceramics

Halloween 1985, giant plywood skeleton built by my father by aberrant ceramics



 

10/12/23

skull chair wip before bisque firing by aberrant ceramics

skull chair sculpture wip before bisque firing

Mission Statement

By sending my Skull Chair to its forever home, I want to send out encouragement to the spooky peoples of the world. I want to encourage the weird kids to create. I want to encourage the building of DIY family haunted houses. I want to break the stronghold of mass produced T*mu/W*lmart/Ama*on "art" and to encourage the creation of handmade art. I want to encourage the expanded and enlightened use of the ceramic medium to produce a variety of forms unhindered by tradition. I want to bring spooky joy to people's living spaces. I want to bring the unique DIY spirit of the Nosheny basement haunted house to everyone who needs it.


Monday, November 20, 2017

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