DELVING INTO THE HISTORY AND AESTHETICS OF CERAMICS AS A MEDIUM
OLGA IACOVLENCO
Olga is a Vancouver BC based ceramic artist with a love for diving deep into a scholarly pursuit of ceramics and the history behind it.
Olga’s artistic journey began with a desire to create meaningful objects for everyday life. Through ceramics, she found a medium that allowed her to cultivate and share her love of beauty. Her work is a testament to the enduring power of craftsmanship, offering a counterpoint to the fast-paced, mass-produced world we inhabit.
Olga Iacovlenco’s ceramics embody the essence of awai, a Japanese concept that encapsulates subtle beauty, understated elegance, and a delicate sense of restraint. Her work is a quiet reflection of nature’s harmony, inviting viewers into a world of tranquility and contemplation.
'MY CREATIVE PROCESS IS ROOTED IN SIMPLICITY. WORKING WITH CLAY IN A SIMPLE HAND-BUILDING TECHNIQUE, I BRING MY SCULPTURES INTO BEING - COIL BY COIL SLOWLY AND THOUGHTFULLY.'
EDUCATION
After a professional career in mathematics and software engineering, Olga moved to. Vancouver in 2013, where she discovered the slow-paced world of ceramics as a creative outlet.
She learned from talented Canadian and international ceramicists and worked as a studio assistant for prominent ceramic artists. A love of travel took Olga to Japan, which had a profound influence on her aesthetics and design sensibility.
