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 under the guidance of world-renowned potter, James Makins.
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Josefina continued at Uarts as an artist-in-residence, and then travelled to Tokoname, Japan for a further residency at Kyouei-Gamma!. She had the fortune to be taught by many ceramic masters, allowing her to embody the freedom, and spontaneity she observed in their practice.
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Josefina is a selected member of the Craft Potters Association.
She continues to develop her own style largely influenced by Japanese contemporary aesthetics, concepts of imperfect beauty, and close observation of nature.
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‘As a ceramic artist, I am highly conscious of my spatial environment in relation to my material, and often immerse myself in its meditative qualities. This in turn is conveyed in the work. I create a highly visual and tactile surface informed by my love for nature and fine detail.
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I intend to provoke multiple sensory modalities, and thus spark a curiosity in 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.’
Exhibitions
2023
New Member's Exhibition 2023
Craft Potters Association (CPA)Â - Contemporary Ceramics Centre, London
2021
Small Favors
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
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
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
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
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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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 & Scholarships
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