Thu, Jul 09
|Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery
Sculptural In Nature
A collection of small contemporary ceramic works by contemporary artists who's work reflects their relationships to nature. Opening Reception: Thursday July 9, 2026 from 7 PM - 9 PM.
Time & Location
Jul 09, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, 115 Chapel St unit 101, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H3, Canada
About the Event
Sculptural In Nature: A Small Sculpture Show
Opening Reception: Thursday July 9, 2026 from 7 PM - 9 PM, Light refreshments will be served
Show runs July 9 - 25, 2026
115 Chapel St. Downtown Nanaimo BC
Sculptural In Nature brings together a collection of contemporary ceramic works that explore their relationship to nature, highlighting the diverse possibilities of clay through form, texture, surface, and process.
The title carries a deliberate dual meaning: works that are sculptural in character while remaining deeply connected to natural materials, landscape, and organic process. From quietly functional forms to purely sculptural objects, each piece reflects an intimate relationship between builder and material, revealing the tactile and responsive nature of clay.
Sculptural In Nature highlights ceramics as a contemporary art form capable of both subtle utility and powerful artistic expression. Through experimental surfaces, organic forms, and material exploration, the exhibition invites viewers to consider clay not simply as a medium for objects, but as a living record of transformation, gesture, and place.