Loricia Pacholko-Matheson
Member since 2015
Ceramics is my medium of choice. Clay connects me with the earth and spirit, and the making process grounds me. My sculptures explore elements of nature and the body. I include discarded and found items in my practice and make functional ceramics as well.
I sold my first sculptural piece at 15 and immediately recognized how art objects become a conduit. I thrive in the joy others feel through connecting with my work. I love combining materials in my paintings, drawings, and ceramics. This year was my first attempt at a dinner set and the wedding gift was a success.
As a woman, an artist Mom, and a female that has experienced sexual deviance every decade, I am heavily influenced by my past and the injustices that women continue to face. At present I find myself assessing and recontextualizing my observations and memories. Some of my works question and confront morality, power roles, patriarchy, and the objectification of women.
Louise Joséphine Bourgeois said it best; "Art Is My Sanity" and I agree.
I am active in the Winnipeg arts community and a long-standing member of Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (MAWA). I have been a pottery instructor since graduating, from at the U of MB, in 2017. To date I have worked at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and for the City of Winnipeg Liesure Guide. I am very excited to be instructing at the Forum Art Center in 2024.
I wish to thank the Manitoba Arts Network MAN) for choosing Latent Injuria, 2018, as part of the Manitoba Touring Show for 2020-2022.
https://manitobaartsnetwork.ca. I also want to thank MAWA , The Winnipeg Arts Council (WAC) and the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) for the grants I have received to date.
Are you interested in learning more about pottery? Join me; for private lessons, or Friday/Saturday date night with your partner for an introduction to hand building or throwing.
Warm Regards,
Loricia Pacholko
IG & FB: horsing_around_in_the_mud or mud_and_glass (Clifton members; Suzanne, James and Kai)