Ceramics have long been a vessel not only for function but for storytelling. This year Mud Flat Studio hosts the National Juried Exhibition, titled Storytellers, which brings together ceramic artists whose works reveal the depth and diversity of narrative within the medium. From personal journeys to cultural heritage, their pieces embody a dialogue between the artist and the viewer, each sculpted detail a word, each fired surface a page.
This exhibition explores the dynamic ways in which ceramics can hold stories – of tradition, transformation, and self-discovery. Studio Potter features seven of these distinct stories. Whether hand-built or wheel-thrown, these works do more than represent; they recount, preserve, and invite us to reflect. As you move through the exhibition, you will encounter seven remarkable voices, each capturing unique tales through clay. Their works are not just objects – they are storytellers.
Gwendolyn Lanier
"The Juggler" is part of a larger body of work using archetypes from circus life to emulate the human condition. I find the metaphor of juggling to be a poignant example of symbolizing feelings of worry, trying to do too much at once, or describing the constant competition of our priorities in life. We must appear to be excellent and almost superhuman in this world. Where perfectionism is exaggerated and celebrated on social media, we have become accustomed to seeing polished performances and curated imagery.
