KATIE FRANCIS

BIOGRAPHY

Katie Francis is a ceramic artist and educator based in San Diego, California.  She received her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Clemson University and her MFA with an emphasis in ceramics at San Diego State University.  She has participated in exhibitions and craft shows across the nation, and she currently teaches ceramic classes as an adjunct professor at multiple colleges in San Diego County. Her work has recently been featured in Small Favors at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia and DIRT at AYI in San Diego.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work explores the concept of dysfunctionality and its poignant reflection of the human condition. I use the ceramic vessel to delve into the intricacies of existence, addressing how the fragility of our minds and bodies become an involuntary reality. These vessels serve as metaphors for our own beings; their forms, once harmonious, now bear the scars and imperfections of a life well-lived. Each piece emphasizes these imperfections as a testament to the unpredictability and ephemerality of our own lives.

 My work invites viewers to contemplate the beauty in imperfection, the resonance of dysfunction, and the poignant reminder that our minds and bodies can inevitably fail us. It is a testament to the resilient, evolving, and ultimately interconnected nature of the human experience. In these vessels, we reflect on our own flaws, but also the potential for transformation and strength that emerges from embracing those imperfections.

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