REBUS WORKS

I make ceramic art tiles inspired by the flora and fauna I see around me. These subjects are filtered through my childhood, where a violin was always playing. My brother is a concert violinist. That's what gives my work its lyrical feel and sense of motion. The imagery is intentionally happy. When you see it, I want you to smile, breathe deeply, feel a sense of celebration, and reconnect with the beauty around you. That's also what I'd like to bring to your home in the form of a custom kitchen backsplash, fireplace surround, or a bathroom remodel but using your imagery. Your mural can be based on your garden, a memory shared by your family, or an outstanding vacation.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Marina earned a BFA from Pratt Institute in 1982. There were many painters and only a few potters. Along with learning to throw and handbuild clay, she learned to take a painterly approach to glazing. Between school and settling in NC, she sailed the high seas from the islands Saint Pierre et Miquelon to the Bahamas, landing in Beaufort, NC. Over the years, she's lived in Beaufort, Asheville, and now Raleigh, and she's gone from sculpting to pottery to art tile and then back to re-explore and hone her skills. Her red clay romance has been good company throughout her life.

Studio visits are welcomed; She's located in the downtown and historic neighborhood of Boylan Heights in Raleigh, NC. You can email or text her at 919-414-8950 to make an appointment.

Marina is featured in this month's Walter Magazine, which you can check out here.