Raia Silverman grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was exposed to art as a young child, and visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art often with her family which led to her love for art. She incorporates experience working in multiple mediums, including photography and painting into her ceramic practice. She is currently a BFA candidate at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She is a recipient of both the Brinkman Scholarship and the Louise W. Epstein Materials award. As she completes her education at Rochester Institute of Technology, she is developing a body of work that explores thrown vessels which serve as a canvas for narrative imagery and sculptural elements.
Statement
I am a vessel maker. My work combines thrown elements assembled to create a complex three-dimensional canvas in which I can explore hand painted imagery. The imagery I am currently working with includes a lot of flora, fauna, and animals, which helps to create a sense of movement in my work, whether it be birds taking flight or grass blowing in the wind. By experimenting with different ways to alter a wheel-thrown form, such as carving, adding sculptural elements, or leaving pieces unglazed, my work can enter into an arena that includes painting and sculpture. This opens the possibility for exploration. I view my work as a vehicle to explore the natural world, and to create a world of my own.
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