MOLLY URAVITCH

I grew up in a family of artists and environmentalist which has played a large role in shaping my perspective on the world and influenced my artwork. I have a passion for gardening which directly correlates to my studio practice where I derives inspiration from patterns, textures and forms evident in nature. Drawing florals and insects on paper then translating these images to the surface of pots allow for abstraction and transformation of imagery. 

I have created this body of work using two techniques new to me working with hand painted and carved imagery utilizing terra sigillata, and firing in a reduction soda atmosphere. Embracing the unpredictable nature of the soda firing has provided a level of high risk and large rewards.  

I received my MFA in Ceramics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a BFA in Ceramics from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, where I studied Crafts.  This major sparked my love of mixed media allowing for the exploration of materials and process demonstrated in my teaching methods and in creating work.