About this Installation
I am a self-taught ceramic artist specializing in functional and sculptural pottery. My work reflects a desire to see ourselves in the world around us and explores the shared connections that shape the human experience. I aim to create work that shows the collective unconscious connection between us. Through clay, I examine themes of humanity, spirituality, interconnectedness and universality. The submitted piece is inspired by my mother, the main source of life that sprouted five of my siblings. It reflects how we all have come from her, been uplifted by her and, no matter where we are, earthside or not, remain deeply connected to her forever. The piece explores themes of care, support, collective growth and the unseen bonds between individuals. Created in black clay with a raw exterior and clear-glazed interior, the work contrasts rough surfaces with spaces intended to hold and nurture life.
About the Mini Gallery Program
The Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program includes 10 mini galleries, located at different community associations. The mini galleries feature 30 artists throughout the year — each exhibition showcases 10 local artists, selected by a local curator, for a four-month period.
The Northeast Mini Galleries program started in 2023 as part of the City of Calgary’s Northeast Public Art Initiative which brings several public art projects to Calgary’s northeast communities, supports local artists, enhances northeast neighbourhoods and reflects the people who live in the communities where the art will be located.
This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent while celebrating the diversity of artforms, people and cultures represented in northeast Calgary.
Information about the current exhibition and artwork featured in this gallery can be found on Calgary Arts Development's website.