Last year's Ceramics graduates really blew it out of the park. Elsa Maria Valiñas created this stunning sculpture as her graduation piece. Read on to learn the story behind the work.
No matter what your age, nationality, gender or even marital status are, you and I have what can often feel like a rainstorm of unrealistic expectations coming from our family, friends and society.
My piece plays with the concept of duality. One side, a male figure, represents the negative feelings that relate to the demands, the oppressive emotions that upset us, the anxiety and the depression that don’t allow us to enjoy life.
The other side, a female figure, represents our personal healing process. The message is clear: No matter how harsh and overwhelming those expectations are, and no matter what our world expects from us, we need to realize that just as we are, WE ARE ENOUGH.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a Mexican designer, willing to share a piece of my colourful, rich and chaotic culture through my designs. My favourite material to work with is clay. Clay’s willingness to be transformed, both in form and texture, makes it a perfect medium for sharing visual and tactile experiences through colourful glazes and hand carving. ... See MoreSee Less
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NBCCD Alumni Sightings at the Craft NB Christmas Festival in Saint John. ... See MoreSee Less
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Alumna Samaqani Cocahq (Natalie Sappier) has been non-stop amazing since she graduated. Check out her latest theatre project:
The UNB Art Centre invites you to the final public viewing of Stories of MAW: The One Time Maw was Born from Tall Tree Woman, a work-in-progress by Wolastaqiyik Indigenous Artist Samaqani Cocahq’s (Natalie Sappier) in Memorial Hall’s auditorium on December 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm. This performance is in collaboration with Possesom Paul and Dawson Sacobie.
Stories of MAW is a compilation of stories inspired by family, community and ancestral landscapes. Stories of MAW is a two-spirit being who travels in different times, entering different bodies and different landscapes unknowingly on a quest for understanding community history, upbringing and the magic of land connection.
The first presentation of Stories of MAW at Memorial Hall in early November received a standing ovation from an enthusiastic full house. Free to attend! ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating a record breaking weekend! Thank you for supporting our students and buying local NB! ... See MoreSee Less
Did you make it to the NBCCD Craft Sale this weekend? Comment below to tell us about your favourite fine craft finds!
Photos by Holly Bear Photography ... See MoreSee Less
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Sweet ornaments and other woven creations from student Tracey Dutt can be scooped up at the NBCCD Craft Sale this weekend, Nov 22-24, 457 Queen St. Fredericton. ... See MoreSee Less
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Ready to welcome you to the NBCCD Open House. Tours until 3pm at 457 Queen St!
Pictured here Instructor Marcus Kingston (also known as Mr. Christmas) and Brianne Shea, the College Counsellor. ... See MoreSee Less
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Now Open - The NBCCD Craft Sale!!!
Find the perfect silvery silks to wear to your next holiday party. Students like Riley Davies are learning to make AND sell their work at NBCCD. Support their efforts at the NBCCD Craft Sale November 22-24, 457 Queen St. Fredericton. ... See MoreSee Less
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