Statement

In my current work, I explore the connection of natural formations and human resilience. Organic patterns found in nature serve as metaphors for the human experience, with each ceramic piece reflecting traces of time and transformation, mirroring the emotional and physical imprints of life.

I bridge the physical forms of my ceramics with the unseen emotional landscapes we navigate through life. Each piece, though marked by scars and impressions, is a testament to the beauty of imperfection, the value of transformation, and the unique history embedded in every surface.

About Grace

Grace McGuire is a Saint Louis native currently studying ceramics at Indiana Southeast located just outside of Louisville, Kentucky. McGuire earned her BFA from the University of Iowa and has completed a post-bacc year at University of Louisville before continuing her studies at IUS. She was selected for two purchase awards in 2024 by visiting artist Mike Nichols at IUS Student Juried Show. Her work for purchase can be found here under the store tab or by visiting Box Hill Grocer located in Saint Louis, MO.