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MEET MICHELLE GRIMM
“I cherish the deep connection I have with the objects I create, as I am engaged in every step of the process. This involvement lends a remarkable sense of intimacy to my work. I frequently forage materials and rely on local resources provided by other small businesses I hold dear. It brings me immense satisfaction to utilize sawdust and offcuts from nearby furniture makers in the firing process or to craft glazes from the ash sourced from my local wood-fired pizza spot. This practice imbues each vessel with a distinct sense of time and place.”
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Vessels + Sticks
Ceramic Art Gallerty
november 1-30, 2023
At The Lobby by Heaps Estrin
1122 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto
Western Living Magazine Designer of the Year 2023
Finalist in the Maker Category
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Vessels + Sticks
artist Project Booth 125. Toronto
April 13-16 2023
“Vessels + Sticks is thrilled to be presenting the ceramic work of 12 Canadian Artists at the Artist Project. In our group show loosely titled “Ceramic (is) Art” we hope to gently challenge any preconceived notions about what is considered “Art” and introduce you to some great work in this medium. As the lines between the categories of art/craft/ collectible design blur, we present ceramic art that ranges from the conceptual to the functional and everything in between. “
Vessels + Sticks
VoyageLA
Life and Work With Michelle Grimm
“My love of working with fire and primitive ceramics techniques was only discovered about three years ago while working on the concept design for a restaurant in Sydney where their primary cooking methods are fire, smoke and steam. Researching how fire and smoke translate into materiality got me curious and I eventually began implementing the use of fire and smoke into my work with ceramics.”
Western Living Magazine
Meet the Vancouver-Based Ceramicist Using Horse Hair to Make Beautiful Pottery
Michelle Grimm uses fire, farmland and a little hair to create unpredictable perfection.
By Alyssa Hirose / October 17, 2022
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Michelle Grimm Hosted by Provide
September 10, 2021 12pm
Provide. 1805 Fir Street. Vancouver BC. Canada
“Provide is excited to host a special, one day event featuring Vancouver based ceramic artist Michelle Grimm.
Visit us Saturday September 10th as Michelle will be at Provide with a wide selection of her beautifully handcrafted ceramics for sale.
We look forward to seeing you at this celebration of local design”
Provide
Photo Jenny Liu
Western Living Magazine Designer of the Year 2022
Finalist in the Maker Category
MG x MWG
Michelle Grimm x Mended with Gold
“What happens inside a kiln can be a mystery. Pieces can come out conjoined, split or collect organic material on their surface. By thoughtfully repairing these pieces We are celebrating/ honoring each piece’s unique journey through the making and firing process. Giving them a new life and then sending them out into the world.” Michelle Grimm
Photo Sophia Hsin
November 28 & 29 2021
Asami Nakamura x Michelle Grimm Hosted by Barter Designer
Hosted by Barter Design in November 2021, Japanese painter Asami Nakamura and ceramic artist Michelle Grimm showcase a conversation between their body of works.
Sharing a similar visual language, a collection of western style raku fired ceramics were shown alongside abstract paintings in a multi-day exhibition and popup. Echoing abstract line qualities and pops of color the two mediums work together to express a similar calming nature and organic form.
“Happiness in the Accident” is the literal translation for Raku. Combining earth, air, fire and water, the maker must be prepared to let go of any expectations or attachments. Pieces crack, break and shatter under extreme thermal shock, inviting us to embrace the unexpected and that which can’t be controlled. Raku ware was originally used in ancient tea ceremonies by the Zen Buddhist Masters because it embraces many Zen philosophies.
Photo Jeremy Wong
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