Kimberly Allison

I am drawn to clay as a medium that fosters the connection between sight and touch, inviting interaction, not detachment. Pottery is for viewing, yes, but it also craves engagement and is designed to be used, cherished, and woven into our daily lives. It is a part of our shared culture. I am a wheel-thrower, coil-builder, and kurinuki-lover, using a variety of dark clay bodies, slips, and slip application processes to create natural canvases. I often use unconventional aggregates and textural additives on my surfaces to create a body of work that celebrates and explores the materiality of clay, its raw, elemental beauty, and its inherent tactile qualities.