The Singular Vision of George Edgar Ohr: The Mad Potter of Biloxi George Edgar Ohr, a name now synonymous with audacious innovation and delightfully eccentric artistry in the realm of American ceramics, was born on July 12, 1857, within the sun-drenched coastal city of Biloxi, Mississippi. His parents, German immigrants driven by the promise of opportunity, instilled in him a strong work ethic – a foundation built upon their heritage – and perhaps a subtle echo of the Old World’s artistic sensibilities. However, it was the unique, vibrant atmosphere of Biloxi itself—a bustling confluence of…