Malley Weber

I am a potter, a ceramic artist/sculptor, and a teacher. My work is elemental and deeply intertwined with my life. I work with the earth in the timeless medium of clay.

I dig my clay by hand near the Androscoggin river 20 miles from my home. The gathering of this clay is a part of my ongoing exploration of ritual. I have made a conscious choice to utilize local materials and fire my work in the most ecologically sound method I can.

“The Garden of Life and Death” earthenware clay wall hanging with terra sigilatta slip, electric fired to cone 04 2 ̋ x 8 ̋ x 9

I am a studio potter. My work is made by hand. I throw clay on the wheel and hand-build functional and sculptural work. I utilize clay as a vehicle for expres-    sion of deep emotional grieving. I dig into the clay and I tap into deep emotional sources. I use the power behind these emotions to unearth age-old questions. I have many questions about grief, death, and loss and the cultural norms and needs of expressing deep emotion.

“Female Mourner” earthenware clay sculpture, electric fired to cone 04 18 ̋ x 12 ̋ x 12

My explorations of death have led me to poetry, performance, and ritual. My performances investigate a new very direct style of communication regarding loss. I seek to understand the relation-ship between Life and Death.

“Day of the Dead (Dad’s Funeral)” performance harlow Gallery, hallowell Maine 10/10

left:“The Garden of Life and Death” earthenware clay wall hanging with terra sigilatta slip,

electric fired to cone 04 2 ̋ x 8 ̋ x 9 ̋

above:“Day of the Dead (Dad’s Funeral)” performance harlow Gallery, hallowell Maine 10/10

right: “Female Mourner” earthenware clay sculpture, electric fired to cone 04 18 ̋ x 12 ̋ x 12