Maria Root

My work has its roots in transformation, a hopeful process that embraces curiosity, play, and all the senses. Transforming clay is a meditative process rooted in the Earth’s gifts and energy. Each method I use has a rhythm to it: throwing, stretching, pounding, coiling, sculpting, rolling, pressing, pinching, and carving.

My colors and images of plants blend climates and epochs to convey the enduring and pervasive use of pottery in daily life across cultures and time.

My pieces have a life of their own inviting you to touch and hold them. Using handmade clay vessels every day offers an opportunity to make eating, drinking, and sharing food a beautiful and special experience. I make each piece with joy that accompanies each piece to its new home.