Pure Ritual
Nina Kawar is a sculptor whose creative practice explores and aims to push the boundaries of porcelain through the process of carving and delicate forms. The elusive and often fragile sculptures derive from an intrigue with the human condition and healing. Many of her influences stem from psychology, biology, and spirituality.
Born and raised in a Palestinian American home in Wisconsin, Nina's sculptural work explores her multi-cultural lens that parallels her curiosity for patterns, perspectives and consciousness. She started her artistic journey in 2005 at San Diego Community College and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 3D Design in 2011. Finding her passion for porcelain at Clemson University, she received a Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics in 2014. Currently residing in the Appalachian Mountains, she had established a studio practice in the historical Marshall High Studios in Marshall, NC, which was recently destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
Some of her exhibitions include "Into the Blue: Artist Invitational 2018 at Blue Spiral 1 in Asheville, NC, "Potters Market at the Mint" at Mint Museum Randolph in Charlotte, NC and "The 10th International Ceramics Competition” MINO, Japan. She also received “Best in Show” in the “Baltimore Fine Craft Show” with Palm Beach Show Group in Baltimore, MD.
Impact from Helene: My studio in Marshall High Studios on the island in Marshall, NC was destroyed by the flood waters of Hurricane Helene. The water reached over 21 feet, which means my sacred space of 8 years was completely submerged and demolished by the currents and debris coming down the river.
In this disaster most of my porcelain creations were broken or washed away, but also mytools, kilns, resources, materials (clay, wood, fabric, fibers, etc) and research/recipes from over 16 years of my career as an artist. It’s also important to note that all my shows for my business, Pure Ritual have been cancelled for the foreseeable future because of this regional tragedy.
The ask: I’m looking to share my Gofundme and potentially sell my copper electroform jewelry through this platform. My website for Pure Ritual is https://www.pure-ritual.com/.
