On November 9, Nova Scotia artist Joan Bruneau presented her work over Zoom. Joan Bruneau shares her passion for experiencing beauty in daily life through her work. Using Nova Scotia earthenware clay, she produces wheel-thrown and assembled slip-ware informed by ceramics history, natural phenomena and ornament. Her sensuous shapes and patterned surfaces invite contemplation and inspire use.
In 1995, Joan began her teaching career at NSCAD University and established her Lunenburg studio/storefront, Nova Terra Cotta Pottery, operating until 2022. She was Assistant Professor at Emily Carr Institute of Art from 1998 - 2002 and Regular Part Time Ceramics Faculty at NSCAD University from 1995-2019. She exhibits and teaches workshops across North America and taught at the Distance Ceramics Diploma Programs at the Australia National University and the Glasgow School of Art. Joan was a Demonstrating Artist at NCECA in Pittsburgh, 2018.
A beautiful flower brick by Nova Scotia artist Joan Bruneau