“Above all, I make pottery because it brings me a sense of purpose and joy. It’s a way for me to express my aesthetic sensibilities, honour tradition, and share beauty with others in a way that is both functional and deeply personal.”
Rooted in my family’s needlework traditions, my creations have evolved from functional to pioneering, embodying experimentation…
I make jewellery because I love beauty. I love creating with my hands, and I like to hang out in small realms.
“Embrace your unique voice and trust in the power of your creativity. Your experiences and stories are what make your work meaningful.”
“Moss, as a material, reminds me of immigrant women because we don’t have roots, and moss doesn’t have roots. So, we have to replant ourselves on the new soil basically.”
“Making is my way of processing my daily life. When I create, I reflect and give physical shape to what is influencing me. Words have never come easily to me. While people talk about their day, I will make a sculpture instead!”
q̓emxwéqsem
(to tie a knot at the end of your thread)
an exhibition
aug 8 – sept 26, 2024
an interview with artist Serena Steel
“I’ve always been drawn to the concept of creating things with wood. From a very young age I would experiment with my father’s tools on scrap pieces of wood left over from construction projects.”
Debra Sloan tells us about her journey and inspiration as a contemporary ceramic artist in Canada.
“Ever since I was a child there hasn’t been a time when I’m not pursuing a creative outlet. Visual arts have always been part of how I express myself, from painting, to textiles, to collage and printmaking, working with my hands has always been part of how I process my inner and outer world.”
