Emily Potter

BIO

Growing up amidst the vast, rolling fields of Northwest Ohio, Emily Clair Potter developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. The rhythmic repetition of organic forms has profoundly shaped her exploration of the intimate connections that exist within the shared structures of living beings. Potter began working with glass in 2018. She was drawn to the material’s fluidity and transformative nature. She continues to explore the way glass moves, shifts, and connects, reflecting the continuous and interconnected cycle of life. The inherent fluidity of glass allows Potter to investigate how organic forms can morph and flow into one another, creating a dynamic, evolving relationship between form and structure. Her work has been recognized with accolades, including a research grant through Bowling Green State University, her alma mater where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Artist Statement

This series of work uses patterns as a rendition of the repetitive movements in the process of precision. Multiples are commonly perceived as the same object, yet, there are subtle differences that make each unique. The artist’s hand can be seen lurking in each recurrence. The optical qualities of glass enhance the patterns engraved on the surface. The simplistic forms make the vessels lenses for the repetitive process of life and striving towards perfection. Asthenosphere is a symbolic embodiment of the materials the Earth has to offer and how they can be manipulated to create something beautiful. 

Exhibitions