Luisa Kingsdale: A Ceramic Artist

Luisa at her wheel.

Organic raku-fired wall forms and functional bright majolica glazed earthenware characterize the ceramic repertoire of Luisa Kingsdale. A ceramic artist and student for ten years, she has explored the multitude of methodologies in ceramic artistry but will be showcasing these two particular techniques. Luisa describes the various shapes and sizes of her wall art pieces as simple in form but very complex in color and meant to invoke sentiments of nature. She is drawn to the unpredictability and unusual results associated with the raku-firing process which guarantees a unique piece of work. On the other hand, the functional wheel-thrown earthenware is meant to be homogeneous in it's utilitarian forms. The forms she creates include bowls and platters of various sizes, mugs, tumblers, pitchers, tea pots, vases, and many other useful items. The mixing of bright colored glazes and coupling of simple geometric shapes create very playful works of art that invite the owner to use them on a daily basis.