Annie Sparks
Annie Starling Sparks is a ceramicist and sculptor living on Orcas Island, where she grew up in a family of artists.
Working in porcelain and encaustic, Annie finds her inspiration in the natural world, the movements and textures that take shape over the passing of time, beach combing, and in her gardening and meditation practices. Common themes in her work include the beauty of exhaustion, the seasonal interplay between the external and internal landscapes, and the transformations wrought by nature.
Her sculptures are delicate and poetic— as if suspended in time. They invite the viewer to look closer and examine every bend, twist, and texture, bringing them into Annie’s perspective of the natural world.
“When I was a child the most magical place to spend an afternoon was in the garden or floating on a log in the tide. During long days of unstructured play, I developed a curiosity and observation of nature. Working with clay is sensuous; the mineral’s smells and textures connect me to my earliest experiences of my environment. This is my moving meditation. Through my art practice, I find my resilience and curiosity for life.”
Annie
