functional and contemporary ceramic art
What if Icarus had a sister? | 2019 | clay, glaze, lustre, ceramic art
Welcome
I am an Ottawa-based ceramic artist specializing in creative contemporary sculpture and functional ware. I merge my love of literature, history, and design into my ceramics work.
Community is important to me and I am involved in ceramic education.
Quote of the Month
"Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create!" ~ Maria Montessori
Photo Gallery Thred/s Collection
Photo Gallery relics series Functional work
Photo Gallery words and myth
Photo Gallery journal vases
about my work
short biography
artist statement
artist statement
I am self-taught and a workshop-trained ceramic artist. In my home studio, I produce sculpture, contemporary ceramic art, and functional ware. At this time, I am pursuing a university program; as such, my ceramics work has slowed considerably. I have been focusing on a light, contemporary, and painterly functional line that I hope to unveil in the spring of 2021.
Clay Highlights
2018-2019
Mentorship with Susan Low-Beer, Toronto, ON, through Fusion: The Clay and Glass Association
2016-2018
Director, Outreach and Communications for POPULACE, a Canada 150 project for the Ottawa Guild of Potters. 9000 clay sculptures were installed on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of Nature
2018
Director, Outreach and Communications for COMPASS, an installation of 4000 clay sculptures on the grounds of the Canadian Geographical Historical Society
2016
Nomination for Emerging Artist for the Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts
2015
Solo Show Dust Evans Gallery in Ottawa called Thred/s based on work relating to the outrage for kidnappings in Chibok
2015
Winner Best in Show for Chibok 276 at the Ottawa Guild of Potters Annual Exhibition
2014
Winner Craft Ontario Award at the Ottawa Guild of Potters' Annual Exhibition
artist statement
artist statement
artist statement
As I was born and raised on the Canadian prairies, my aesthetic is often informed by my early experiences relating to the landscape and the psychological dualities that it throws into relief. I am interested in community and social issues and my studio ceramics practice features a mix of functional and sculptural work with larger community-based projects and initiatives. I received a MA in English literature in 1995 and a MA in Canadian studies in 1999 where I completed a thesis on public art. My love of history and language resonates in my work. By looking back into history and mythologies both written and told, I believe we can highlight many of our present entanglements and continue to find ways to advance ourselves and improve the planet. I am interested in the links between ancient and contemporary struggles for women's rights and find ways in my art to express issues relating to women. My ceramic artwork often explores the ways women are contained and yet find opportunities for self and social expression and escape. Perhaps it is the power of the imagination combined with theoretical reinvestigations of the past that create new answers to old problems in our world today.
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New pottery works coming soon. Look for light, graphic, watercolour-style contemporary florals on functional ceramics ware.
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