Delaney Jane Larson

Having grown up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, I learned to associate the peaks and valleys with my father, who taught me the names of the bright blue ranges and how to find healing in the landscape. My mother, a painter, encouraged me to pursue drawing as a guiding tool through the anxiety I experienced as a child. These grounding practices of spending time outdoors and working with my hands were gifted to me by my family. Today they manifest themselves in my work. My illustrations draw from personal experiences; my home, popular culture, and nostalgia. I explore concepts of whimsy through playful narratives of reality and imagination. By using functional ceramics as a vehicle, I strive to elicit comfort, joy and sentimentality. I want the user to feel as if they could jump within one of my scenes and be right at home.



Unicorn Kids Cup



Kiln & Mug Miniature Earring



Deer Kids Cup


 

The Years Are Short


  

The Years Are Short


 

The Years Are Short