About

Bonnie Levine is a long time clay artist and educator.  She has dedicated more than 20 years to both passions: they have developed side-by-side, one fueling the other.

Her work is made intuitively by bringing to life the internal landscape: making the invisible visible. The mood of the moment, the plasticity of the clay, the moisture in the air and other variables converge to produce pieces, that reference the natural world and which embody the human form.  Throwing lines, finger marks, and dents are celebrated and integrated into the design. The relationship between the form and negative space is an important aspect of the work. 

The tension between the emotive quality of the arrangement and the hardened yet fragile material adds complexity to the sculpture. The narrative created by the interaction of the pieces rest in the viewer’s stance.

Experimenting with various clay bodies and firing methods have been an integral part of the process,  expanding the vision. The distinct and often subtle quality of the surface holds the energy of the complex interactions of the process. 

Currently, Bonnie is developing a new series entitled, We, a body of work that emerged out of the desire to transform grief and record a private and universal experience.   

One of Bonnie’s influences is her love of the natural world, which began early in her life.  Walking in the woods, splashing through streams, building sand castles by the lake, and floating in the ocean continue to be integral parts of her experience.