Mindy Moore

Mindy Moore has been a studio potter for nearly 25 years, having studied at Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts under the tutelage of Henry Gernhardt and David MacDonald.Following that, she lived in New York City where she continued her work in ceramics while studying further with many artists including Betty Woodman, James Makins, and Byron Temple. She currently lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her husband/photographer Marvin Moore and their 2 sons. Mindy has a studio in her home and teaches Art to grades 7-12 at the Shambhala School.

Artist Statement

My work in clay has always been sculptural; I am primarily a handbuilder. Stoneware and porcelain are my clays of choice because of their strength and plasticity when soft, and their hardness when fired.

Always with an inclination toward functional pieces, the past 20 years has been a continuous exploration.Form, texture, and the space around and within the form have been the thread of continuous focus. I approach each piece of clay with a sense of spontaneity, without pre-conception of what lies ahead.Clay is such a wonderful, luscious, malleable, strong substance.Its essence is the essence of my exploration.

“I have chosen to focus on the beauty of the simple and the power of passion.My glazes are luscious yet simple with an elegance to the forms…all accented with gold leaf”