An homage to the beauty found in discarded remnants
NC in a studio shared with four of her favorite colleagues
and most importantly our own contemporary folk culture
Alexandra Barao is a potter and educator based in Western North Carolina
Kiara makes these individual anemones in small batches
Keira Maiden, Beautiful Body #40 bowls An homage to the beautyKeira is a Richmond, Virginiabased ceramic, mixed media, and watercolor artist whose work is inspired by a life of scientific inquiry, global travel, and cultural exploration. Raised between Italy and the U. S., she brings a unique perspective shaped by diverse landscapes and traditions. Before pursuing art full time, she spent 16 years as a molecular biologist working in HIV research and 14 years in functional medicine. A competitive swimmer,