Intention
Oneness with form, function, beauty, and simplicity to reveal a quietness at the soul of the piece itself.
Artist Statement
In the field of ceramics there exists an infinite number of possibilities in which an artist can pursue. In the age of excess that has filtered through our society I am choosing to pull back on that excess to reveal the true beauty of the form. I am an artist that designs works of art for the modern lifestyle. I make beautiful ceramic art forms that embody simple elegance and imbue tranquility. To create true substance I focus on the form itself.
A short time ago I was exposed to working with porcelain. I have embraced the natural qualities found in the material itself. I work with porcelain to create wheel thrown forms that at times are hand altered through the use of water etching. The exterior of the pieces are often left unglazed to reveal its natural beauty. The absence of color creates focused attention on the form itself. Pulling from my background I also embrace simple graphic shapes through the use of underglazes that enhance the form and highlight the porcelain.
At the heart of my ceramics is oneness; oneness with form, function, beauty, and simplicity to reveal a quietness at the soul of the piece itself.
I originally hail from Ohio and graduated cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I have been a long time Arizona resident and currently reside in Tucson.
Ceramics Resume
Lisa Love
Born 1962, Cleveland, Ohio
Lives and works in Tucson, Arizona
EDUCATION
Tucson Clay Art Center, Student, Tucson, Arizona, 2023
Toast Masters International, Certified Competent Communicator, 2011
BFA Graphic Design, Cum Laude, First Place Senior Exhibition, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1984
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025
46th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition, Juried, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Mesa, Arizona
International Small Art Phenomenon, Invitational, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, New York
Museum Store, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, Arizona
2024
Museum Store, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, Arizona
EXPERIENCE
Lisa Love Ceramics, Tucson, Arizona, wheel thrown pottery for the modern lifestyle. 2024
Professional career in graphic design, advertising, digital media, and marketing. Well-versed in running a business, leading teams, delivering presentations, and public speaking. Received countless awards and press coverage during this period. 1984-2019 LinkedIn Profile
MEDIA/PRESS
‘Where does your resilience come from?’, Bold Journey, August 8, 2024
‘What’s the secret to your success?’, Shoutout Arizona, July 29, 2024
AFFILIATIONS
The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), Member, 2024
Tucson Clay Art Center, Member, Tucson, Arizona, 2024