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big cup for whatever ๐Ÿƒ pinch marks still coming through all that glaze by @marissaya_
๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒฑ spring glazy flower mugs coming soon!! ๐Ÿ’› here are some closeups ๐Ÿ” by @marissaya_
๐ŸบWeโ€™re pleased to introduce Marissa Y Alexander @marissaya_, Ceramic Artist (Hamilton), as a juror for this yearโ€™s Art in the County. Marissa works in functional and sculptural ceramics, exploring structure, surface, and narrative through form. She holds an MFA in Ceramic Art from Alfred University and has held positions as Artist-in-Residence at Harbourfront Centre and Assistant Professor at NSCAD University. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in collections such as the Gardiner Museum. ๐Ÿ‘‰Slide through to view examples of her work. ๐Ÿ‘‰Learn more at artinthecounty.com #artinthecounty #princeedwardcounty #visitthecounty #artsymposium #AITC #AITC2026 #countyup Image description: 1) A black and white photo of Marissa holding a white ceramic vessel by her head, in a circular frame on a brown background with red accents. "2026 Juror / Marissa Y Alexander / Ceramic Artist' is in white font. 2) A multicoloured ceramic vessel pictured on a brown background. The top part is yellow with specks and strawberries and the bottom is green. 3) A quote from Marissa: "Through my coil building, I invent distinctive forms that evoke a narrative... imagining idealized worlds within everyday life." 4) A photo of Marissa's ceramic work on a brown background, featuring coils and halved vase shapes. 5) A blue and green vase on a brown background featuring nude women standing on grass, with black hair. by @marissaya_
๐ŸŸข Linear Veil I ๐ŸŸข Happy to be included in FAVOURS: Canadian Clay at NCECA 2026 - a presentation of over 40 Canadian ceramic artists, each contributing a piece no larger than 13cm ร— 13cm.ย  Thank you @danadallalceramics @jessrivacooper and @parkdalepottery for inviting me and organizing a great exhibition!! by @marissaya_
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๐Ÿƒ โœจ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’™ Here's another piece from my 'soft blue, growing' vase series! I was really excited to reintroduce clothing and to focus on facial features - my first go at eye balls! I kept the background and the foiliage consistent across all the pieces so I could focus a little more on other elements - the patterns, colours and details. I love this soft blue and how it meets the glossy, translucent copper green. I got carried away with the pictures, wanting to capture it all! This series is now available in my online shop - I hope you can check it out ๐Ÿ‘ by @marissaya_
๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ ๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿ’™ One of my favs from a new vase family - they'll be joining my shop soon โœจ๏ธ Loving the return of clothing in my work, playing with pattern and detail and s l o w l y fixing glazes by @marissaya_
It's been a pleasure to feature the beautiful work of Marissa Y Alexander (@marissaya_) at the Gardiner Shop these past few months. ๐ŸŒฟโœจ Her pieces hover between stillness and becoming, grounded yet open to possibility. Each figure, form, and detail invites a quiet moment of reflection - a pause before movement. We invite you to explore more of her beautiful work online or in person at the Shop. #GardinerShop #MuseumShop #CeramicCreations #MadeInCanada #ShopLocal by @marissaya_
๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ still needs another firing, but I'm loving the details so far ๐Ÿ‘ by @marissaya_
๐ŸŒฟ ๐ŸŒš ๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒผ A small selection of work is available on my website โœจ๏ธ All pieces reflect a modest price adjustment. Shipping within Canada only, for now. by @marissaya_
Get to know Gardiner Shop Artist Marissa Y Alexander (@marissaya_ )! ๐Ÿค Marissaโ€™s work is rooted in a tactile and intuitive connection to clay, exploring the delicate balance between fleeting emotions and tangible form. Her practice transforms transient feelings into ceramics that can be seen, touched, and held. Gardiner Shop: What inspired you to start working with clay? Marissa Y Alexander: I never imagined I would become a ceramic artist! It started instinctively while taking an Art Fundamentals course at Sheridan College with an encouraging professor. I fell in love with the material, the studio life, and the community, and Iโ€™ve been working with clay ever since. GS: Where do you draw inspiration? MYA: A quote from The Gift of Asher Lev by Chaim Potok has stayed with me: โ€œI had the idea that it might be wonderful if we could find a world where we could hold on forever to the good feelings we get from a story or a songโ€ฆโ€ I try to capture those fleeting, tender emotions in my ceramics, turning them into something tangible and lasting. GS: What do you enjoy most about working with your medium? MYA: I love dictating the pace of making, manipulating the clay while itโ€™s just right, revisiting decisions, and seeing form emerge from a lump of clay. Itโ€™s humbling, challenging, and constantly surprisingโ€”teaching patience and deepening my appreciation for the materialโ€™s possibilities. Click the link in bio to explore Marissaโ€™s one-of-a-kind work, available in-person and online through the Gardiner Shop. . . . . #GardinerShop #MuseumShop #PotteryShop #CeramicCreations #MadeInCanada by @marissaya_
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