Karisa Evdokimoff 

Artist’s Statement:

Being born and raised within British Columbia has allowed me to experience the beauty of the 

surrounding landscape and the thriving natural life.  When I am wandering in nature or hiking in the mountains, on these journeys I often find myself collecting natural materials to incorporate within my work such as branches for texture, or rocks that will be the next ingredients in my glaze recipes.

 

 I love every aspect of ceramics, from the intuitive process and physicality of molding clay, to glaze technology.  I’m fascinated with the unpredictability and excitement of glaze testing, and astonished at how all ceramic materials come from the earth. 

 

The wonders of nature and its vital role that it plays within our lives, is the driving force 

and inspiration behind a lot of my work.  I’m interested in the interconnected relationship that humans share with the natural world.  My visual inspiration often stems from microscopic perspectives in natural environments and botanical structures and textures found in nature. With a strong eco-centric perspective, I am continually exploring the natural world for meaning and beauty.  As my passions and my creative process synchronize, my ideas develop and new discoveries materialize within my art work.

 

Artist’s Biography:

Karisa began her post-secondary education in the fine arts program at Langara College in 2009 and transferred to Emily Carr University where she has recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Art with a concentration in ceramics.  Growing up within British Columbia’s beautiful surroundings has allowed her to develop a connection to the deeper wonders of nature. 

 

This connection has grown into a passion and concern for our natural environment, which is beginning to appear within her work.   Karisa’s practice is very multidisciplinary, with a strong focus on ceramics and the origins of natural materials used within her work.  She has shown work and participated in group shows at the Gallery of BC Ceramics, White Rock International Artists Day Festival and the Seymour Art Gallery.  Her most recent exhibitions include the Emily Carr Graduation Exhibition and a partner exhibition at the Gallery of BC Ceramics.