Cricket Carufe

Ceramic ArtistMember Since 2017

I am a math and science girl. I graduated with a Bachelors in math, and a concentration in computer science.  Though I come from a pretty artistic “stock,” I always considered myself to be the logical, orderly one while believing my older sister was the one blessed with our familial, free spirited, creative nature.

And yet, I have wanted to be a potter for as long as I can remember.

My mother was a potter, as was her father before her.  My grandfather gave up pottery to support his family as a doctor.  My mother moved on to the social services, dismantling her home studio long before I ever got to put my young hands into her clay.

And yet, the seed of my secret desire was planted.

Life has a way of steering us in certain directions and mine took me toward what I had an aptitude for – computers and technology.  In 2013, as my nest emptied, I found that I finally had some time to think about my passions and desires.  The idea of investigating my elusive pottery dream resurfaced. 

And so, my journey into creating with my hands began.

When I first started ceramics, I would have classified myself as a functional potter, preferring to create pieces which provide a sense of comfort, of coming home.  That perfect oatmeal bowl or the coffee cup you always grab first thing in the morning.  As I have ventured further into playing with clay, I will admit that I have enjoyed exploring the more whimsical/sculptural side of things. That said, I think I will always value creating everyday pottery. There is something so uniquely satisfying about using that which you have created with your own hands.

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