Artist Bio:I am a recent graduate from Alberta University of the Arts (formerly ACAD) with a BFAin Sculpture and a special interest in ceramics. An interdisciplinary artist, I have beenpainting for over 15 years, and began sculpting and making ceramics during my time atAuArts. My work is inspired by interdependent relationships and harmonious materialinteractions with consideration to texture, movement, and sympathetic resonance.Within my ceramic practice, I gravitate toward mixing different clay bodies and exploring the possibilities of functional and sculptural pieces. Functional items include vases, bowls, platters, berry bowls and plant pots, which I hope they will be cherished and passed on for generations. Born and raised in Calgary, I love the community here and contribute to it through teaching (at Pottery 123), art and food. My work has beenexhibited in Alberta and Montreal, and you may have seen my other work with BUMProad works project(s) and Chinook Blast.I love plants and during the summer I work with a landscaping company and lovecreating living sculptures (as I call them). I have 40+ plants at home plus my garden andflower beds.Notes about my ceramics:- I prefer to keep the clay natural showing its unique properties rather thancovering it up with coloured glazes. Very few pieces incorporate any color orcoloured glazes.- I use a high-end clear glaze to ensure the pieces are food safe and water tight.- The plant pots I decided to attach the drainage tray because I was tired ofbreaking my trays or them not matching the plant pot.- I love putting little feet on my pieces as I feel it gives them a ton of personality.- Mixing clay bodies is very tricky because sometimes certain clays are notcompatible and it is a lot of trial and error.- I create the piece and often carve the clay to reveal the different layers, which iswhy you will often see marks in the pieces. This process is time consuming, andmeditative.- I feel as though the mixing and marbling of clay mimics the different layers of theearth and landscapes. Measurements #2011 - 14cm Wide x 7cm Tall + Base: 17cm Wide #2167 - 14cm Wide x 13.5cm Tall + Base: 16cm Wide
