Paula Murray

Sanctuary 54 With Walnut - porcelain birch trees on wooden shelf, wall sculpture

2019

This white ceramic vessel’s organic shape was inspired by nature. The ethereal ceramic work of Paula Murray is valued for its timeless beauty. The Canadian artist’s work is often in...

In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate pieces. Inspired by forms and patterns found in nature, Murray’s work often reflects the deeply spiritual connection between humans and the natural world. The “Passage” series of vessels are boat-like in form. Murray does own a collection of canoes. “Transition and pods are other titles I used with this series- the idea of leaving one place - for another; the shell that held a life that is no longer of use...” Paula Murray She has received many honours and international awards and was elected into the RCA in 2006. Murray’s work has been gifted by the Canadian government to dignitaries such as US President George W. Bush and UN Secretary Kofi Annan. Murray’s pieces can be found in private and public collections including the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Banff Centre, the Gardiner Museum, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Official Residence of the Prime Minister in Canada and Canada House...

Exquisitely hand engraved white floral patterns adorn this taupe-coloured porcelain vessel by Loren Kaplan. The classic shape and detailing are reminiscent of ancient vessels. Kaplan...

In her lakeside studio surrounded by nature, Paula Murray creates uniquely beautiful porcelain pieces. This vessel has a tall undulating form accentuated by waves of lines that run b...

By sculpting both material and space around it, I want my sculptures to appear to move, to assert themselves; to change and grow, to move within, affect and break free from the solid...

This is called “Intimacy Version #2" because I’m still learning about relationships and, with this sculpture I’ve learned that revealing our vulnerabilities brings us true intimacy. ...

This is inspired by a traditional Japanese and Chinese concept call “Kinsugi” which is a process of filling cracks in clay bowls with gold. This process symbolizes that our “broken” ...

Emma Bell’s ceramic and porcelain Pot Frame – Installation Piece. Emma Bell says: “This piece is inspired by my glaze test vessels. As a potter, I am always...