Artist Bio
Elizabeth June is a multifaceted artist who grew up in Northern Illinois. She was born in the Chicago suburbs and moved to Rockford, IL at the age of 13. Elizabeth has always been interested in art from a young age. Her first memories of creativity were drawing imaginary flowers inspired by the gardens growing around her childhood home and giving them their own name. She has a strong love for the outdoors which is the primary source of her inspiration. All throughout high school Elizabeth’s main interest was art and continued her education at the local community college, Rock Valley College. After obtaining an Associate of Art, she moved to Milwaukee, WI to further her education. In 2018, Elizabeth graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Art with focus in Ceramics. Elizabeth is now starting her business Redhead Ceramics and hopes to one day have public studio space and offer classes to her community.
Artist Statement
My work is heavily influenced by my fascination with nature. The aesthetics of the natural world inspire the shapes and textures incorporated in the forms and vessels I create. I want to capture the likeness of organic growths that occur within the forest while allowing room for play and interpretation. I strive for a balance between the tendency to have ultimate control over the material and allowing myself to get lost in the process of working with my hands. Creating objects has become a cathartic and positive way to deal with my ever curious mind.
