Artist Statement

The objects I make are abstract representations of biological life. Drawing from microscopic organisms, plant life, and amphibious ecosystems, I create an array of indistinctly life-like forms. I raise questions about the connection between human perception and the natural environment in a world where communication has become vital for survival. In exploring these ideas, I aim to cultivate surreal moments of ambiguity through interaction with material, allusive themes, and organic representation. My work generates sensory experiences inspired by patterns of illusion as a form of communication with nature. Abstracted forms of fractals, camouflage, wood grain, and mineral deposits adorn the surfaces. Using inspiration from aesthetic forms found in the living world, and earthy repetitive shapes, I offer opportunities for interpretation that tap into experiential knowledge and visual perception. I invite reflection on the instability of human constructed realities and assumed truths within a world of deeply complex life systems. By building on the logic of natural forms, I reinterpret sublime illusions that humanity encounters in the natural world.

Artist Biography

Aimee Marcinko is a ceramic artist and educator focused on altering wheel-thrown ceramics to fabricate biomorphic forms. Combining light, sensors, and translucent porcelain, she intricately designs complex surfaces on sculptures and functional vessels. Her installation work encourages interaction to generate illuminated ceramic forms and hidden patterns. Aimee holds an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida, an MA in Art Education, and a BFA in Ceramics from Arizona State University. Aimee is the current artist-in-residence at Midwestern State University, where she teaches college courses, engages in community projects, and works in the studio. She has been a resident artist at Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology in California, the Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China, and participated in The Potter’s for Peace organization in Nicaragua. She has contributed to artists talks, workshops, and internships at nationally recognized art centers, including Anderson Ranch Art Center, Penland School of Craft, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, and the Phoenix Art Museum. Aimee's work has been prominently featured in numerous national exhibitions.