ABOUT

Dozer and IImage Credit: Malcolm Carmichael Alpine Peak Photography Front Door Project, 2020

Dozer and I

Image Credit: Malcolm Carmichael
Alpine Peak Photography Front Door Project, 2020

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page and taking an interest in my work—I’m so glad you’re here!

I’ve been practicing ceramics for over 20 years and have been navigating the museum world since 2009. My attention to detail serves both passions, as each requires a deep love, creativity, and care. I’m honored to preserve the past and contribute to the future in the community I call home.

Take a look at my visual diary capturing the artistic journey in Banff. Follow along for updates on my ceramic work, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest news!

I’d love to learn more about you—let’s connect and see where our creative paths might lead!

- CIARA JAYNE LINTEAU

 
 

ARTIST BIO

Ciara Jayne Linteau is a ceramic artist and museum professional based in the Bow Valley. Her work explores the relationships between minerals, material histories, and environmental futures. Ciara has taught ceramics in Banff and Canmore for almost two decades and her work is held in public and private collections across Canada, Australia, and the United States, including The Sir Elton John Collection and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. She is currently pursuing her MFA at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Ciara brings a research-informed, process-centred approach to teaching, with a focus on curiosity, grounded skill development, and the transformative nature of skill-building over time. She believes that clay teaches us to listen, and that learning emerges from the material as much as from the maker.

 
Boom Lake, Alberta
 
 

 ARTIST STATEMENT

As a ceramic artist, I explore the intersection of humanity, nature, and technology, drawing on my personal history, sustainable practices, and the landscapes of Banff National Park. My work bridges past and present, incorporating materials like cobalt to reflect on resource extraction, cultural identity, and environmental responsibility. Through layered physical and digital forms, I aim to inspire conversations about stewardship, resilience, and the balance between industry and nature.

 
 
Top of Rundle Mountain, Banff National Park
 
 

The joy of working with clay is unmatched, and there's a special magic in the studio when I'm shaping a 5-pound vase. After a break, the creative energy feels even more alive. These vessels, made from reclaimed clay, capture my passion and the pure happiness that comes from doing what I love.

 
 

In this moment, I delicately trim the same piece, a process that demands twice the time compared to throwing the initial form. Here, I discover the true essence of the shape, reveling in the intricate details and deriving immense satisfaction from the artful design additions.


I trust you find as much joy in viewing these videos as I do in creating them! Your comments are most welcome and appreciated.

 
 
 
Solo track down the Gully, North American Chair, Norquay, Banff Alberta

When I’m not working or doing ceramics this is where you can find me!

 
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