Artist: Kathlyn Avila | Location: Alexandria, VA
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Artist: Kathlyn Avila | Location: Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA
Color, pattern, and texture intrigues me which promotes an open playground for ceramics and the ability to explore many of its possibilities. I love the idea of working with a medium that challenges me to transform a ball of clay into forms and figures that become characters based on my cultural heritage and imagination. Working in clay has become my mental retreat, my vacation away from the world, my hands are happiest when in the process of construction. My intricate style echoes the influences of African, Native American, and Latin American cultures. I feel that it is very important for minorities to see themselves represented in a positive manner in the arts It is essential for me to capture the beauty of my culture through symbolism, pattern, and adornment.
I uniquely design my work with an ensemble of metaphysical symbolism and color, which then captures an aura mysticism, magic, and spirituality.
Artist Website
Katugi.com