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Ceramic Art Inspired by Banff National Park: A Reflection on Identity
Discover the profound connection between ceramic art, Banff National Park, and personal identity in this reflective journey. Reflecting the intertwining of nature and humanity through the lens of artistry.
Thoughts on my Design
Through mindful exploration, I find grounding in deep time, ‘re-membering’ myself as an anthropocosmic being, and appreciating the land I inhabit. Utilising craft as my connection, I create work that captures my perceived phenomenological experiences of time, spirituality and land. Made with love and imagination, my art attempts to deal directly with these concepts of identity I can’t get to otherwise.
GROWW: Guiding interdisciplinary Research On Women’s and girls’ health and Wellbeing
It is an honour to create conference gifts for GROWW: Guiding interdisciplinary Research On Women’s and girls’ health and Wellbeing. GROWW aspires to change the way women's health research is conducted in Canada by removing academic and institutional barriers and taking an intersectional approach to understanding girls' and women's health across the lifespan.
Bow Valley Artists for Ukraine
I am grateful for the opportunity to participate the Bow Valley Artists for Ukraine fundraiser. My great-grandparents were Ukrainians. My great-grandfather, Anton Tyndyk (1890 - 1972), moved to Keppel, Saskatchewan from Knyazhyi Mist, Lvivska Oblast, Ukraine in 1911.Barbara Mot (1896 - 1983), my great-grandmother, was born in Ukraine and married Anton Tendeck in Saskatchewan. I have never met my great-grandparents, though I often think about my heritage as I explore my identity through the land I reside and Canadian history in my work.
The extended delay in new work.
My kiln was a gift. A wonderful, supportive, surprise gift. A gift with the intention to give me the freedom of my own studio. From a person I don’t know well, but saw my work and wanted to support me. I am so thankful for this gift, I needed this gift at that time. I had just had a child and all income I had was going to support my family and home. This gift allowed me to create when my little one went to bed; it allowed me to keep my identity as an artist; it allowed me to do what I love. I developed a new ceramic style with this kiln, I created my own glazes, I found supporters to purchase my wares. I can’t even begin to express my gratitude for this gift.