ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Alexandria Roby

Alexandria Roby

US

Stay：2025 10/15-11/26

Ceramics

My first interaction with clay was in 2011 as an undergrad, since then I developed a profound connection to this material, and is my current medium of choice to express my creative vision.
I am continuously inspired by the organic textures and colors found within the natural world, fascinated by all the subtle details and nuances we tend to overlook. With my dedication to slow living and the art of noticing, I hope my work can inspire others to reconnect, in a world that feels very disconnected.
My latest work explores the creation of a perfectly symmetrical piece, adding a distressed surface texture using rocks to imprint the clay, then intentionally breaking away to give the piece raw edges and a weathered appearance. To me this act is liberating, symbolizing the destruction of the constraints of perfectionism that I’ve always felt bound by.
As I continue with my experimentation, sustainability is at the forefront of my mind. I have begun working with wild clay found in the river behind my house and will continue to deepen my knowledge of the material. Striving to create my art solely from what the landscape provides. My work will transmute through time, as I explore these new elements and techniques.
The practice of working with raw materials from the earth has had substantial grounding and therapeutic effects. When working with clay you have no choice but to become fully immersed. I hope to be an inspiration to anyone in search of reconnection with themselves and the earth, to begin working with this healing medium.

2011年に初めて粘土に触れる。自然界に見られる有機的な質感や色にインスピレーションを受けながら、スローライフと「気づく」ことの実践を大切に制作している。つながりを失ったように感じられるこの世界で、人々が再びつながりを取り戻すきっかけとなる作品を目指している。

[Exhibition: November 2025]

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