Kate Maury
Artist Statement
Clay has the ability to reveal the passions of life. Within my journey as an artist the pursuit of functional ware that transcended time has given way to the intoxicating revelry of the aesthetic drunk. The formal elements of functional ware and the systematic approach within the throwing process are deeply cherished however now backdrop for the overtly decorative. Pieces for the celebratory moments are made from repurposed craft hobby molds that embellish surfaces or construct aspects of the vessel. I have been fortunate to learn from those who appreciated historic pottery, asked dynamic questions and understood the inherent beauty of the creative journey. I want only the visual pleasures, abundance of texture, tactility and lushness of excess to inhabit my work.
Artist Bio
Kate Maury received a Bachelor of Fine Art from Kansas City Art Institute and a Master of Fine Art from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She resides in St. Paul, Minnesota and maintains a studio at Northern Clay Center. Her work is featured in both juried and invitational exhibitions at regional, national and international venues. In addition Maury’s work is published in contemporary ceramic books and magazines. She has taken part in residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation, Red Lodge and Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute in Jingdezhen, China as well as the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary.