ABOUT JOSEFINA
Josefina Isaza is a Colombian born ceramicist living and working in London. She gained her BFA in crafts from The University Of The Arts, Philadelphia where she also stayed on to do a residency after graduating.
Josefina’s love for nature and fine detail is explored in her work where she also incorporates concepts from the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, picked up during her residency in Tokoname, Japan.
She has participated in several shows both nationally and internationally.
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'As a ceramicist, I am constantly aware of the way that my body moves. Every move I make is a decision that will lead to the transformation in the clay I work with. I find this has meditative qualities, which in turn is conveyed in the work.The work has a highly visual and tactile surface informed by my love for nature and fine detail. Upon creating these works, I intend to provoke multiple sensory modalities, and thus spark a curiosity within the viewer. My work demonstrates how visual stimuli can be achieved by grouping single elements to form a larger gestalt whole, as reflected throughout nature.'
Education
2011
BFA in Crafts: Ceramics
University Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2006
AMI Montessori Diploma Casa dei bambini from ages 3G6+ years of age
​Maria Montessori Institute, London, UK
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Exhibitions
2020
Winter Exhibition 2020
Thrown Contemporary, London
2016
Out of Hand Auction Gala
Society for Contemporary Crafts, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
2015
Christmas Selling Exhibition
Anglian Potters
All Saints Church, Cambridge, UK
2015
Innovations in Ceramic Art
Guildhall, Cambridge, UK
2015
Crafted
Society For Contemporary Crafts, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
2015
Emmanuel College Summer Exhibition
Anglian Potters
Emmanuel College, Cambridge, UK
2015
Open Studios
Euroart Studios
London, UK
2013
Mug Shots Juried Cup Show by Eddie Dominguez
Lux Center For The Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
2012
Solo exhibition of work made in Japan and onsite installation
Grupoprebel, MedellÃn, Colombia
2012
Sea/sky/ceramics
Gallery Kyouei – Gama
Tokoname, Japan
2011
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2011
End of year student show
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2011
Art Unleashed
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2011
Materia, Senior Crafts Show
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2010
Hope For Hope Rovelto Benefit Sale
The Clay Studio
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2010
Food Service Show
NCECA
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2010
End of Year Student Show
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2010
President's Office Show
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2010
Crafts Banquet
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2009
End of Year Student Show
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Residencies & Workshops
2014
Tea bowl masterclass with Lisa Hammond
Maze Hill Pottery, UK
2012-2013
Artist in Residence
University Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA, United States
2012
Kyouei – Gama Ceramic Arts School
Tokoname, Japan
Workshops with
Mr. Katsuo Mizukami
Mr. Toshihiro Tomimoto
Mr. Hirano
Mr. Hokujyo
Mr. Senko
Mr. Ryoji Koyie
Mr. Masaamichi
Mr. Koujie
Awards & Scholrships
2011
University Of The Arts Crafts ceramics Faculty Award
2010
Virginia G. and Harvey Kimmel scholarship in crafts
2008
University Of The Arts, Student Artist grant