Artist Bio
Celia Feldberg makes illustrated pottery, teaches, and maintains an active involvement at craft schools. She earned her BFA in ceramics from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2019. Her work has been featured by The Ceramic Shop, Pottery Making Illustrated, Tales of A Red Clay Rambler and The Potters Cast. Celia was the glaze technician for Ben Carter’s Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. She has exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Flower City Pottery Invitational, and in galleries across the country. Celia is currently based in Philadelphia where she is a long-term resident artist at The Clay Studio.
Artist Statement
My work incorporates narrative imagery, playful humor, and bright color on ceramic forms to invite connection and impart joy. The pieces themselves are often functional or made for the wall, intended to become part of a home where they can be seen and engaged with often. By having illustrations that wrap around three dimensional forms, I create a process of discovery, as one must turn the piece in their hands to unfold its full story. Nature and everyday moments inspire me, and animals often take center stage. I love the direct connection we make with images of animals and that anyone can see themselves in these characters. I seek balance in my work, wanting the pieces to feel both niche and relatable, to express joy with a touch of poignancy or playfulness with an edge of carefulness. I aim to highlight small moments and memories, and capture a sense of place, emotional truth, and wonder.
