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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Maribeth Brown
Bio
I am a ceramic artist whose work explores the transformational cycles of life and death through form, surface, and symbolism. Influenced by microbiology, marine life, and ancient ritual objects, my practice embraces both scientific and spiritual perspectives. I use clay to investigate themes of decay, regeneration, and sacred memory.
Living with chronic illness and neurodivergence has deeply informed my process. I approach ceramics as both a healing practice and a medium for connection—inviting tactile engagement, emotional reflection, and reverence for impermanence. My current work includes funerary vessels that incorporate human ashes into glaze, creating memorial objects that honor both grief and transformation.
Grounded in material exploration and conceptual depth, my practice aims to bridge the mystical and the material—offering vessels not just for use, but for meaning.