I find alluring shapes, patterns and textures in all kinds of things: vintage glassware, old light fixtures, plastic food canisters, silicone mats for rolling out cake fondant. Through the processes of mold-making and slip-casting, I alter these objects and compose them into new forms. Using intensely colored porcelains and glazes, I superimpose patterns over textures and contrast glossy surfaces with sensually smooth matte finishes. The bold surface imagery—floral motifs, sunbursts, geometric and radial designs—paired with the symmetry of the forms, serves to elicit a sense of lightheartedness and play, abundance and multiplicity. I create vibrant wares, confident and assertive, designed to brighten the living space and add a bit of joy each time they are used.
—Kelly B. Justice
Kelly Justice is a full-time practicing artist in Rochester, New York. Originally from Marion, Arkansas, she received her MFA in Ceramics from Alfred University. She has been an artist-in-residence at Genesee Center for the Arts and Education in Rochester, where she later worked as the in-house Ceramic Studio Manager. Her work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions throughout the country.