I entered the mentorship program hoping to reignite the more artistic side of my practice. I often focus on functional ceramics, and I wanted to reconnect with the aspects of my work that exist beyond function. One of the most fulfilling parts of the Fusion mentorship was being surrounded by artists with practices and...

I entered Fusion’s mentorship hoping to develop my practice and hone my creative direction after a hiatus from a structured art practice. Julie Moon, an artist whose work deeply resonates with me, facilitated a mentorship that was both inspiring and...

I hoped to challenge myself by working on a larger scale and exploring more complex forms. I applied because I have long admired Julie Moon’s work and was excited by the opportunity to learn from her approach. Her practice encouraged me to step...

I came into this mentorship hoping to challenge some of the habits I’d settled into in my studio practice. I’ve typically focused on functional, wheel-thrown work, and wanted to experiment with handbuilding larger forms as well as new approaches to...

I came into the mentorship hoping to develop my work, get feedback from an experienced artist, and connect with other artists working in ceramics. I wanted the opportunity to spend focused time experimenting with my work while having guidance and feedback throughout the process...

I find myself captivated by small, overlooked moments: a pile of discarded objects glowing with melancholy, or wet kale leaves glittering with diamond-like droplets. In a world of endless trend cycles, we’re all conditioned into loving and hating. These...

I came into the mentorship craving a protected time and space to nurture the development of my own work; as an emerging artist who works full-time as a studio tech, I am constantly balancing showing up in the studio for others and showing up in...

I entered the mentorship program hoping to reignite the more artistic side of my practice. I often focus on functional ceramics, and I wanted to reconnect with the aspects of my work that exist beyond function. One of the most fulfilling parts of the Fusion mentorship was being surrounded by artists with practices and...

I came into the mentorship hoping to expand my knowledge and way of making under the mentor that has an art background and vision different from mine. I hoped to gain better understanding and ability to incorporate abstraction and colour in my...

Exhibiting Artist

I came into this mentorship looking for community and a welcoming creative space that was open to experimentation. Joining the group as a painter with little formal ceramic education, I was incredibly grateful to my cohort and mentor, Julie Moon, for...

Much of my ceramics practice has developed independently, and I was looking for an opportunity to step outside that familiar rhythm. I sought dedicated time and accountability to explore early ideas, along with guidance from an artist whose work I...