Emily Rensink |
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Favorite surface treatment? "underglaze" | ![]() Life Over Coffee
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First Roller Coaster Ride Describe your studio environment.
Never Say Never
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How/Where do you market and sell your artwork?
Letting Go 101 | Contemplating a first Kiss Letting Go 101 |
What sparks your creativity? What drives you to work with clay?
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Did I Pick You or Did You Pick Me? Manipulated By The Media | Did I Pick You or Did You Pick Me? Manipulated By The Media |
Did you come to ceramics from a different career? Tell us about your journey to a ceramics career.
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Certified Wait 30 Minutes After Eating | Certified Wait 30 Minutes After Eating |
How have you have taken your experience as a well-established maker in the field and passed that knowledge along to your other artists?
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Be Careful What You Put Into Your Mouth and What Comes Out |
![]() Time For Contemplation | Time For Contemplation |
What’s the best advice you’ve been given by a fellow maker, mentor, or teacher?
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Reflections | Reflections Sometimes You Just Have to Suck it Up |
Website URL and other social media platforms: Website: www.emilyrensink.com Bio: “Memory” explores moments that shape who I am, from cherished to unpleasant and beyond. These moments of growth are conveyed through sculpted figures that capture a cartoon-like version of myself which is reinforced by the bright blocks of color and use of textiles. The humorous approach to the narratives along with the generalized characters provide an opening to reaching a wider audience. By sharing my experiences, I hope to connect with the viewer on a more personal level. Self-reflection is an essential part of human evolution and individual growth. We can empower ourselves by contemplating our experiences, understanding how and why we embody them, and making conscious choices going forward. Living is about reflection and learning, evolving the person you want to be. I for one prefer to do it with a bit of laughter. |