Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.
O’Brien’s studies include a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, plus a year at the University of Colorado, USA. She lives and works in Ottawa and is an active member of the arts community through the Blink Collective, 260 Fingers, teaching in local community centres and at The Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre. O’Brien is recognized by her peers through Creation Grants (City of Ottawa) and a Mid-Career Artist Award (Ottawa Arts Council). She has participated in numerous artist residencies including Medalta, Alberta; Vallauris, France; TANKS Arts Centre, Australia; Watershed, United States, and this year at Ayatana Artists’ Research Program and CPAWS-OV Dumoine River Art Camp both in Quebec.
O’Brien’s work is in the collection of the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan, the Canada Council Art Bank and the City of Ottawa. Sculptural work is a tactile conversation moving around the piece following the lines and planes, changing with every interaction. This conversation imbues the form within the sculpture or the exterior space that the sculpture inhabits. Fun, to think the conversation is changing in every movement made by maker and viewer alike.
Bertha Ocean
Cone 6 - Handbuilt Slab
Bertha Moon
Cone 6 - Handbuilt Slab
Bertha Moon
Cone 6 - Handbuilt Slab
Bertha Cream
Cane 6 - Handbuilt Slab
Blue Bodice
Cone 6 - Handbuilt Coil and Slab
Blue Bodice
Cone 6 - Handbuilt Coil and Slab
Living Garden - Installation
Cone 6 - Handbuilt
Seed Intervention
Raw Clay
Lichen Intervention
Raw Clay
Beetle Intervention
Raw Clay
Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.