Jill Lipoti, Potter and Sculptor
My goal is to create “art that walks in the world”. I want to create art that gives you a sense of place and that provides a bridge of empathy between science and nature.
I relocated to Whidbey Island, WA in 2019 after careers at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Rutgers University. I realized that art could serve as a conduit to improving understanding of science, but that science could benefit from artistic perspectives in ensuring that there was an emotional connection from the data to the policies that emanate from scientific understanding. My formal training in clay, glazing, and firing techniques took place at the NY/NY Academy of Ceramic Arts.
My exploration of art is a way to enhance public understanding of ecology, environment, and social justice. My ceramic pieces reflect interconnectedness in aquatic environments, forests, and soil. I will continue my artistic journey by collaborating with fellow scientists and artists at the Whidbey Clay Center, and creating art that enhances emotional connections between people and their environment.
I relocated to Whidbey Island, WA in 2019 after careers at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Rutgers University. I realized that art could serve as a conduit to improving understanding of science, but that science could benefit from artistic perspectives in ensuring that there was an emotional connection from the data to the policies that emanate from scientific understanding. My formal training in clay, glazing, and firing techniques took place at the NY/NY Academy of Ceramic Arts.
My exploration of art is a way to enhance public understanding of ecology, environment, and social justice. My ceramic pieces reflect interconnectedness in aquatic environments, forests, and soil. I will continue my artistic journey by collaborating with fellow scientists and artists at the Whidbey Clay Center, and creating art that enhances emotional connections between people and their environment.
