Current Work:
Lithified Vessels
These photos show pieces from a collection I am continuing to develop in 2023. I'm giving myself space to expand upon concepts that have been brewing in my imagination for a while.
The clay, calcium carbonate, feldspar, silica, iron oxide, etc that I use to make my pieces are pulverized rocks, but they are unrecognizable as such. So I am coaxing these ceramic materials into resembling their original, rocky selves again. I am also beginning to incorporate local desert rocks and minerals into my pieces, selected and gathered responsibly.
I am using the visual language of my local Sky Islands canyon landscapes to convey a bit of what I experienced as I recovered from a traumatic brain injury in 2020. It is difficult to articulate the seismic disruption of 'self' as well as the profound level of healing that followed. It was an unexpected gift, in spite of the challenges.
I'm forever grateful for your presence as I allow myself to grow as an artist.
Thank you for your continued support!
Lithified Vessels
These photos show pieces from a collection I am continuing to develop in 2023. I'm giving myself space to expand upon concepts that have been brewing in my imagination for a while.
The clay, calcium carbonate, feldspar, silica, iron oxide, etc that I use to make my pieces are pulverized rocks, but they are unrecognizable as such. So I am coaxing these ceramic materials into resembling their original, rocky selves again. I am also beginning to incorporate local desert rocks and minerals into my pieces, selected and gathered responsibly.
I am using the visual language of my local Sky Islands canyon landscapes to convey a bit of what I experienced as I recovered from a traumatic brain injury in 2020. It is difficult to articulate the seismic disruption of 'self' as well as the profound level of healing that followed. It was an unexpected gift, in spite of the challenges.
I'm forever grateful for your presence as I allow myself to grow as an artist.
Thank you for your continued support!
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CURRENT SHOWS
I was invited to participate in the Wild Places exhibition at Charlie Cummings Gallery.
An Anthropocene mug was selected for El Día de los Muertos exhibition at Tohono Chul.
I was invited to participate in the Wild Places exhibition at Charlie Cummings Gallery.
An Anthropocene mug was selected for El Día de los Muertos exhibition at Tohono Chul.
ONGOING GROUP EXHIBIT
El Zodíaco Familiar
I was honored to be one of thirteen artists selected to collaborate with
ceramic sculptor, George Rodriguez on a piece for this exhibit.
This exhibit was recently on view at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art from
March 2 - May 29, 2023.
Now on exhibit at the Philadelphia's Magic Gardens from July 21st to September 10
El Zodíaco Familiar
I was honored to be one of thirteen artists selected to collaborate with
ceramic sculptor, George Rodriguez on a piece for this exhibit.
This exhibit was recently on view at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art from
March 2 - May 29, 2023.
Now on exhibit at the Philadelphia's Magic Gardens from July 21st to September 10
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El Cacomixtle del Desierto Sonorense (the sculpture shown above) was made in collaboration with
George Rodriguez as part of a group show that has been on exhibit at CWU, The Whatcom Museum, San Juan Islands Museum of Art, and now Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
Stay tuned to learn where the exhibit will travel to next...
Feel free to watch the video below for more information about the exhibition.
George Rodriguez as part of a group show that has been on exhibit at CWU, The Whatcom Museum, San Juan Islands Museum of Art, and now Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
Stay tuned to learn where the exhibit will travel to next...
Feel free to watch the video below for more information about the exhibition.
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Samirah Steinmeyer Ceramics was featured on the official Visit Tucson webpage along with four other amazing local businesses/makers!
I'm proud to represent the Sonoran Desert through my ceramic work. Click the icon to the left to view the short mention. |