Welcome to Odd Inq

About Odd Inq and Jon White

Odd Inq began as an idea for a turn of the century fictional industry, guided by the motto, “Work to no end” which came about while Jon was still a student at The Rhode Island School of Design (‘92). In 1995 Jon settled in Maine and began producing pottery and tile inspired by the Arts and Crafts aesthetic, an art movement born in reaction to the impersonal nature of the industrial revolution. Produced through a filter of quirky interests (New England Lore, World War I, Historic Architecture, Early 20th Century American Culture, Medieval Folklore, et cetera), Odd Inq works have both a timeless character and modern sentiment. A wide variety of products have been created in the Odd Inq factory; besides art pottery and tile there is a body of ceramic sculpture, tile for residential applications, tableware, and mixed media sculpture. “Only the tip of the iceberg,” says Jon.

Where?

The Front Room Gallery, established in 1997, is the showplace for Odd Inq pottery and tile. Located in South Portland, the gallery is also home to Jon White’s ceramic studio, as well as Crown Plane Co, the business of Jon’s brother James. In addition to the ceramics of Odd Inq, The Front Room Gallery displays the artwork of local artists. Artist shows run on a bi-monthly basis from February to December. If you are in the region of southern Maine, come on by for a visit!

The Front Room Gallery is located at 378 Cottage Road in South Portland, Maine; right on the way to the historic Portland Headlight at Fort Williams. If you are planning a visit, feel free to call ahead at:(207) 767-9070

Gallery Hours:Thursday- Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Contact If you have any questions or would like to order something, you can find Jon...

by email: Kinginq@oddinq.com

by telephone: (207) 767-9070

by post: Front Room Gallery/ Odd Inq 378 Cottage Road South Portland, ME 04106

For purchases and deposits, Front Room Gallery and Odd Inq accepts: Visa/ Mastercard by phone, Paypal, Money Order, or Personal Check.