George Edgar Ohr: The Singular Vision of Biloxi George Edgar Ohr, a name synonymous with innovation and eccentricity in the world of American ceramics, was born on July 12, 1857, in the coastal city of Biloxi, Mississippi. His parents, German immigrants seeking new opportunities, instilled in him a strong work ethic and perhaps a touch of the Old World’s artistic sensibility. However, it was the unique environment of Biloxi – a melting pot of cultures and a source of readily available clay – that truly nurtured his burgeoning talent. Ohr wasn’t simply a potter; he was an explorer of form, te…