Catharina Goldnau
Catharina Goldnau mixes her own clay by adding organic materials, altering surfaces and the traditional ceramic composure of the clay, leading to uniquely textured works.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Catharina grew up in a rural part of northern Germany, close to the East German border. After working as a French Immersion Elementary Teacher and raising four children, Catharina went on to explore her passion for art at the Central Tech Adult Art Program in Toronto.
A love affair with clay led her to become a full-time student at Sheridan College. Catharina graduated from Sheridan College in 2018 and now works from her studios in Toronto and Beaverton.
In 2021, she became the president of Fusion Clay and Glass Ontario and now works with many clay and glass artists on behalf of the organization while also continuing her own work.
Catharina explores the interplay between ceramics and nature in a variety of ways. At times, she mixes her own clay by adding organic materials, altering surfaces and traditional ceramic composure of clay.
Colourful garden sculptures that rise vertically reminiscent of totems explore how ceramic sculptures accentuate and become part of, a garden or outdoor space.
Larger indoor totems incorporate a variety of plants and plantings, creating an interplay between ceramics and vegetation in an interior setting.
All totems can be used inside or outside the house/garden/patio. Most ceramic elements are frost-resistant and can be left outside year-round.
If desired, the artist will deliver and mount the sculpture in your garden or home.
Studio 3
This year, Catharina will be showing her work at the indoor and outdoor studio gallery of painter Hanneke Koonstra, along with fellow guest artists Kade Bolger and Berna Kilic.
If you would like to purchase a piece of Catharina's work or request a commission piece, contact Catharina directly through her website, by email, or by giving her a call.
Koonstra Studio - 512 Allbright Rd. Uxbridge, L9P 1R4
cgceramicdesigns@gmail.com
catharinagoldnauceramics.ca
Instagram: @catharinagoldnauceramics
Facebook: @catharinagoldnauceramics
416-258-0543
