Carol Smeraldo

Recently my work in porcelain has been an expression of a search for understanding the creative cycle natural to all of us. Deep within the unknown territory of the inner landscape lies the possibility of inspiration and a mysterious connection that may open the way to the unexpected. Myths, metaphors, and motifs play key roles. Harmony within contrast is important. With a rich variety of hand building and throwing techniques I create gallery quality art works from very small to unusually large porcelain, functional to sculptural works inspired by nature especially the ocean, music, painting and by the thrilling affects possible in Japanese/North American style RAKU firing. I use porcelain and translucent porcelain and occasionally stoneware. I express my impressions primarily with “One Off” porcelain sculptures, vessels, murals, containers, wall pieces and Art in Motion mobiles. I love that which takes my breath away through expressive contrasts in harmony sublime subtlety in form, texture, color, movement, and classic forms. It is enlivening to continue to push the materials and to learn through workshops and working with other artists. With 37 years experience and international recognition, I teach pottery classes at Atlantic Pottery Supplies in Dartmouth and work in my lakeside, woodland One Off Studio in Nova Scotia, Canada. BRIEF BIO Carol attended Rhode Island School of Design, Massachusetts College of Art and NSCAD Univ. She received the first NS Cultural Life Award and the Progress Club of Canada’s Women of Excellence Award in Arts and Culture. She helped found NS Designer Crafts Council and is a past president, Standards and Newsletter Chair as well as an honorary member and is designated as a Master Artisan. She founded and directed the Halifax Studio School of Pottery and One Off Studio. Her work is included in public collections in Canada, US and Japan, including the Art Gallery of NS and Mount St. Vincent University and numerous private collections. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions and received grants and awards in Canada and the US. Carol’s work has been featured in several magazines and books including Studio Ceramics in Canada by Gail Crawford and CERAMICS MONTHLY, June 08.

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