Maddie Gage

Bio

Madeline (Maddie) Gage is a ceramic artist and potter from Concord, Massachusetts. She began her work in clay as a freshman in high school, committing to pursuing a career in ceramics by her senior year. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2024, receiving her B.F.A. in Studio Arts with a concentration in ceramics. Maddie has attended several community studios as both a student and an intern, including the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, Massachusetts, and at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in Truro, Massachusetts. Currently, Maddie teaches youth and adult ceramics in the greater Boston area while she pursues her career as a studio artist.

Artist Statement

As a potter, I live for drama. A strong theme throughout my work since the beginning of my practice is a propensity for flair. Undulating silhouettes, matching fluttery lips and feet, carefully carved lines, tediously slip-trailed dots, and the occasional belts of human teeth are all recurring themes in my vessels. I am especially attracted to high contrast forms and concentrated detail that invites the viewer to inspect my pieces. Lidded vessels have become a favorite of mine to make for the opportunity to carry the visual elements on the body of the piece over onto the lid. Creating a satisfying close to the form, the lid is a second opportunity to ensure that surface alterations of the body are woven throughout the form.

Exhibitions