Carole Epp (born 1978) is a Canadian potter, curator, and writer who resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.[1][2] She is a co-author of Ceramics : profiles of potters and artisans (2020).[3]
Epp's work in ceramics is divided into two distinct bodies of work: figurative sculptural objects and domestic functional objects.[4][5] In 2017 Epp was named the Ceramic Artist of the Year by Ceramics Monthly, published by the American Ceramic Society.[6]
Epp maintains her own full-time studio practice in Saskatoon.[8] Epp's work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, Australia and Scotland. Her works are included in collections such as the Saskatchewan Arts Board and the Australian National University.[1][9]
Epp's ceramics fall into two distinct bodies of work: figurative sculptural objects and domestic functional objects.[4]
In her figurative sculptures, Epp mixes elements of religious iconography, headlines, pop culture and nostalgic kitsch, often incorporating or referencing collectible figurines in disturbing ways. Her functional works are often lighter and more whimsical, implying narratives through storybook images.[10][11][12][13]
Epp also teaches workshops, presents at symposia, writes for craft and art magazines, and edits the ceramic arts blog "Musing About Mud".[1][2] She is a founding member of Saskatoon's Flock and Gather Craft Collective.[14] She is a co-founder with Mariko Paterson and others of the Make and Do Ceramics collective of artists, which presents the work of Canadian clay artists at a national and international level.[2][15]
