Yuliya Makliuk is a ceramic artist, activist, and author driven by a passion for addressing the pressing challenges of our time, environmental crises, social injustice, and war, through her practice.
Makliuk is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ceramic tradition, actively exploring sustainable approaches and innovative techniques. Her studio, Here & Now Pottery, holds the Clean Green Ceramics certification and is included in the Homo Faber crafts catalog. Additionally, Makliuk has been awarded the Risktakers and the CEC Artslink fellowships for her work in sustainability and arts organizing.