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Ceramic Technician for The City of Calgary · BFA · Class of 2012

www.gillianmitchellceramics.com/

Gillian is a ceramic artist whose work is deeply inspired by the ocean. A graduate of Alberta College of Art + Design (BFA, Ceramics with Distinction, 2012) and the University of Calgary (BEd, 2014), she brings both artistic mastery and a passion for education to her craft. Based in Calgary, she serves as the Ceramics Technician at Wildflower Arts Centre, where she helps foster creativity in the community. Though surrounded by the prairies, Gillian’s heart is drawn to the sea—her ceramics reflect the intricate beauty of coral reefs and tide pools, infused with the striking blues and greens of Grassi Lakes in Canmore.

Tide Pool cone 6 stoneware clay, oxidation. hand built.
Mermaid Cove hand built vase with mermaid charm. Cone 6 stoneware clay.
Gilly's Stein hand built beer stein with charms. cone 6 stoneware clay. Oxidation.
Tentacle Tea hand built teapot. cone 6 stoneware clay. oxidation.

Gillian Boon's Word

Gillian Boon's Word Hand-built stoneware ceramic mug by Gillian Boon with layered green and turquoise glazes, raised organic textures, small sculpted forms and a curved handle.
Tide Pool cone 6 stoneware clay, oxidation. hand built.
Gillian Boon's Word Hand-built stoneware vase by Gillian Boon with deep blue, violet and green glazes, sculpted coral-like textures, tubular forms and a small hanging mermaid charm.
Mermaid Cove hand built vase with mermaid charm. Cone 6 stoneware clay.
Gillian Boon's Word Hand-built stoneware beer stein by Gillian Boon with green and blue glazes, layered sculptural forms and small metal charms suspended from its large curved handle.
Gilly's Stein hand built beer stein with charms. cone 6 stoneware clay. Oxidation.
Gillian Boon's Word Hand-built stoneware teapot by Gillian Boon with blue-green glazing and raised octopus tentacles wrapping around the rounded body, accented by suction-cup textures.
Tentacle Tea hand built teapot. cone 6 stoneware clay. oxidation.

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