Samantha Ardrey

My ceramic sculptures represent the relationship with my family, heritage, and generational trauma. The elements of fabric and fiber craft come from my maternal side -- craftspersons, knitters, crocheters, shepherds, etc. while the hardware and industrial elements harken to my paternal side of the family, many of whom are engineers and inventors. I combine both sides with my own mix. Trompe l’oiel or “fool the eye” is an integral part of my style, as is contrast, either through color, texture, or content, whether it’s a “fabric” corset on a metal teapot or a teapot made of “leather”, they each have their own twist on tradition.
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