Artist: Karla Rivera
Medium: Clay
Dimensions: 7.88''x 8.66''

Bidding on this artwork will take place at the Live Auction event, Friday, April 4. Tickets available at the link at dvsa.ca. Absentee bids can also be placed in advance – request a form at the school office or email bid@dvsa.ca

About This Piece
"Night Sky" is a ceramic piece with a deep blue glaze that captures the mystery and beauty of the night sky. Touches of green swirl through the surface, almost like the northern lights. The way the colors blend and shift across the surface creates a sense of movement, as if the piece is alive with the quiet energy of the evening sky.

Artist Statement
In my work, I explore the path I have taken to search for my inner being. Self-knowledge is a fundamental aspect of my path as an artist. With the help of clay, the employ of different materials, shapes, textures and composition, I try to create a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. In my work I explore, interpret and capture the different states of mind to which we are exposed to in different stages of our life.

In my sculptures, I suggest the materialization of a new form from the use of components that by themselves would not have a meaning and after reconstructing them they become something of their own. Through these sculptural alterations, I hope to suggest that although our perspectives may be the same there is always space for the unidentified. With this, we can open a conversation about our own assumptions, dialogues that we would not have otherwise.

Biography
Karla Rivera is a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After traveling and exploring different places, she moved to Hamilton, Ontario, where she fully embraced her artistic voice and immersed herself in the world of ceramics. In 2021, she earned a Bachelor of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College.

Her work blends functional and sculptural ceramics, exploring the deep connections between natural forms and human emotions. She is fascinated by how organic structures—like the shape of an island—mirror the shifting landscapes of the mind. Through her pieces, she creates a dialogue between the physical world and inner experiences, shaping forms that evoke both familiarity and introspection.