Artist Statement:

My art reflects my interest in how we experience simple images, patterns, and color from our daily lives. I am interested in so-called “primitive” representations of the human experience and how they are filtered through our modern and complex consciousness. Our awareness of the complexities inherent in these representations are, for me, deeply linked to our day-to-day experiences. As we know, images, color and pattern evoke emotions, and we are always living our emotions.

Artist Bio:

Mara Gross has been working in ceramics for over 25 years. Her work has been seen in a variety of settings, including Pen & Brush, the Elaine Benson Gallery, Clay Art Center, Yonkers Riverfront Gallery, and the Mamaroneck Artist’s Guild, among others. In March 2010, she had a solo exhibit at the CUNY Bronx Community College. Mara is currently a Clay Art Center (CAC) Artist and teaches from time to time at CAC.