Carly Slade is a Canadian ceramic artist whose work is rooted in her blue-collar upbringing and early experience in the trades. Combining ceramics, embroidery, and industrial materials, she creates intricate dioramas that reflect real-world architecture and working-class life. With a raw, honest perspective, her work explores themes of labour, place, and fragility. Slade’s work has been exhibited throughout Canada and the United States and is held in several public collections. She has received numerous awards for her practice and has participated in prominent international residencies. Her pieces offer a compelling reflection on identity, structure, and the spaces we build.
