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What would this world look like if we as a collective and individual, we were to understand the depths of ourselves; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually? An awareness of who we are, where we come from and where our heart desires to go. To live a life of authenticity, rooted in love. This consciousness takes time, work, acceptance, and patience. A process that does not happen overnight, but rather a myriad of experiences throughout a lifetime; and a devotion to this reflection. A commitment to love, comprehend and accept ourselves first, so that we are able to more fully love and care for one another, and this planet. The human condition is a lifelong journey of exploration, lessons, experimentation, play, joy, pain and heartache. An ebb and flow that allows us the opportunity to witness, embrace and change the patterns that are no longer serving us. Just as in nature, there is always a beginning and an end. An ever-evolving process of destruction and renewal that exists in all of us. Whether it be the roots of a tree, the mycelium beneath our feet, or the human species; we are designed to grow, evolve and share in this connection and the endless beauty within all of creation.
“Journey Home” is a collection of work throughout my time here in the Blue Ridge Mountains that embodies this evolution of coming home to myself and a deep reflection of this process. These past seven years, while challenging, have been a fruitful and remarkable chapter of personal growth. An awakening to the stillness within and a desire to live from the heart and connect with this beautiful world around us. Within this work I am exemplifying through material, form, color and process, both the literal and metaphorical notion of patterns, change and evolution. An exploration and reflection of the symbiosis within the human condition, nature and the process of coming home.
“Journey Home” is a collection of work throughout my time here in the Blue Ridge Mountains that embodies this evolution of coming home to myself and a deep reflection of this process. These past seven years, while challenging, have been a fruitful and remarkable chapter of personal growth. An awakening to the stillness within and a desire to live from the heart and connect with this beautiful world around us. Within this work I am exemplifying through material, form, color and process, both the literal and metaphorical notion of patterns, change and evolution. An exploration and reflection of the symbiosis within the human condition, nature and the process of coming home.
Asheville Made Magazine Feature
Click on the link below to read the Asheville Made article featuring me and my art!
ashevillemade.com/maybe-the-heart-really-is-made-of-porcelain/
ashevillemade.com/maybe-the-heart-really-is-made-of-porcelain/
I am excited to share the I was featured on the PBS series MUSE, Season 2, Episode 225 “Nina Kawar: Healing Arts”. Below you can find a link to the episode. So honored to share my story and my deep connection to creating art!
Archived Events
May 7, 2021 - June 25, 2021
"Finding Nature"
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
Gallery Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-5pm & Thur-Sat 11am-6pm
Time spent outdoors fosters opportunities to cultivate mindfulness and allows the natural world to influence our beingness and the works we create. Exhibiting artists: Deighton Abrams, Alice Ballard, Nina Kawar, Elaine Quave, Michael Vatalaro, Megan Wolfe and Valerie Zimany. Organized by Elaine Quave.
A huge thank you to Blue Spiral 1 for hosting this show. Back in March of 2020 this show was cancelled at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Expo in Richmond, VA. We are excited and honored to exhibit this show in this extraordinary gallery.
I will be exhibiting some of my newest sculptures from the "Fungi Series" in this show.
"Finding Nature"
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
Gallery Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-5pm & Thur-Sat 11am-6pm
Time spent outdoors fosters opportunities to cultivate mindfulness and allows the natural world to influence our beingness and the works we create. Exhibiting artists: Deighton Abrams, Alice Ballard, Nina Kawar, Elaine Quave, Michael Vatalaro, Megan Wolfe and Valerie Zimany. Organized by Elaine Quave.
A huge thank you to Blue Spiral 1 for hosting this show. Back in March of 2020 this show was cancelled at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Expo in Richmond, VA. We are excited and honored to exhibit this show in this extraordinary gallery.
I will be exhibiting some of my newest sculptures from the "Fungi Series" in this show.
"Conscious Transitions" is an exhibition consisting of five ceramic artists exploring the flow of energy and power of transformation through abstract sculptures that convey fluidity and movement in balance with tranquility and grace.
Process is an important aspect to creating art and often concept and form emerge from the act of making. There are many different approaches to producing artwork and it is my mission to highlight the talented carvers of our community. Once hearing about the opportunity to curate a show at Asheville Area Arts Council I knew this was my chance to shine a light on the process of reduction. Whether working in clay, wood, glass or other medium, it takes patience and understanding of the material to manipulate and find its form. As a ceramicist, porcelain is a material that resonates with me and have found a great passion exploring this technique.
I am curating an exhibition titled “Carve: Process of Reduction” The exhibition’s intention is to reveal the artists of our community working in a variety of different materials and using diverse approaches to carving. The exhibition will consist of seven different artists working with clay, wood, glass, printmaking techniques and paper. Each artist has a unique voice that speaks to the process of reduction. With both sculptural and functional objects, the exhibition will feature artworks that demonstrate how these fine artists are crafting and pushing the limits of a material that speaks to them.
Whether carving hard or malleable materials, it requires diligence and dedication. The artists I have chosen are passionate individuals committed to their craft and have spent years developing their skills and collecting specific tools to create a piece of art that reflects their point of view.
I am curating an exhibition titled “Carve: Process of Reduction” The exhibition’s intention is to reveal the artists of our community working in a variety of different materials and using diverse approaches to carving. The exhibition will consist of seven different artists working with clay, wood, glass, printmaking techniques and paper. Each artist has a unique voice that speaks to the process of reduction. With both sculptural and functional objects, the exhibition will feature artworks that demonstrate how these fine artists are crafting and pushing the limits of a material that speaks to them.
Whether carving hard or malleable materials, it requires diligence and dedication. The artists I have chosen are passionate individuals committed to their craft and have spent years developing their skills and collecting specific tools to create a piece of art that reflects their point of view.