Paul Koch was born On Long Island NY. “Having spent my youth by the sea has given me a sense of adventure and endless energy. Many of the works I produce have the feel of the sea and constant waves coming to give their energy to the land.”
Paul came to the Midwest in 1969 after serving in Viet Nam. The quality of life and the open spaces of the area were the lure that kept him in the area. He spent many years working as an artist in Omaha. Painting and print making were the mediums of choice. During this time until 1988 he had many one man shows and won awards in local and national competitions.
In 1988 Paul took a sabbatical from art and worked as the executive director for the Siena/Francis House a shelter for homeless women and men in Omaha. He said “I needed to take a break from art to get my head straight and make a greater contribution to our society.”
In 2002 the desire to return to a creative life was calling. Paul built his studio by the creek and decided to expand his medium to include pottery and ceramic sculpture. “The technical challenges of pottery are refreshing and the tactile feel of the clay is a new experance for me. Not being removed from my medium by a brush or other tool is very refreshing.”
“Uniqueness is driven by the creative energy that is a spiritual gift given to every human being. How we choose to express this gift is something each person decides for themselves. I have been fortunate to have been given this environment to work within and the talent to create art. I give thanks each day for these gifts.”