MSUM professor and ceramicist creates body of work based on trips to national parks With a body of work representing five residencies in parks across the nation, ceramicist Brad Bachmeier marries his craft of clay with a passion for archeology, geology and what he calls “investigating how humankind has relied upon clay since the beginning of time.” Written By: Ethan Mickelson | × Works by Fargo-based artist Brad Bachmeier are now on display at the North Dakota Museum of Art. His exhibition entitled “Conversation Through Clay” includes works such as this piece, “Paleo archaic Presence,” a wheel-thrown and sculpted pot made of earthenware and brick clay. Ethan Mickleson / The Arts Partnership