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Nomadic for the last three years, I find stillness not in the tangible formality of four walls and a roof, but in the intricacies and rhythms of life that surrounds me. The cadence of waves. The rustle of leaves on the wind. The repetitive pace of boots on the ground, traversing distance on foot; shockwaves rippling up through my feet, legs, body, brain. Cold water on bare skin. Fingerprints - not mine, not anyone I know’s - smudged on a steamy glass window. The same sounds. The same smells. The same shapes, repeated. Regardless of company or place, they continue to offer a resting place for my grief, longing, and growth. It is these small parcels of time that I aim to capture and share through still images, clay pinched through my fingers, and the movement of my body in space.
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Emma Smith is an award-winning Canadian ceramic artist, creative educator, and jack-of-all-curiosities. Raised in the shadow of the Niagara escarpment along the shores of Lake Ontario, her multi-disciplinary art practice centers around celebration of place, environment, and body. Making and teaching ceramics for over 15 years, Emma’s work is made to be experienced quietly, encouraging moments of contemplation and reflection. In addition to her clay practice, she is a regular long distance hill walker, kiln builder, dancer, and writer. Her many loves and interests have made for a vibrant life that provides endless inspiration and opportunities for expression - be it through clowning, circus arts, photography, cold swimming, or spending all day making pierogies from scratch. You can currently find her travelling the globe; making art, watching clouds, and discovering what it means to live a beautiful life.
