ARTIST STATEMENT

I believe art is a universal language that stands outside of time. My own philosophy is deeply rooted in childhood experiences of changing tides and seasons. I was raised on the New Jersey coast and spent my summers swimming and fishing which supported an awareness and a connection to the cycles of nature and myself.

Generations upon generations have come before me. Human consciousness includes this history like a fingerprint. We are voices for a short period of time. The work of the artist is a thread that marks time. This thread is connected to the spirit, magic, and mystery of human understanding in the pursuit of communication. My art reflects the tide that is constantly changing.

KATY MCFADDEN

Katy McFadden teaches Ceramics. She recently assisted on a commission depicting the flight of migrant workers in Oaxaca, Mexico. She has received many awards and grants including the National Ceramics Education Association Grant in San Diego, CA.