Opening Reception: Friday, August 22, 5-7 PM |  Artist Demonstration/Talk: Friday, September 5, 5:30-6:30 PM

Cierra Vigue | Exhibition Statement Preparing for the exhibition When Time Bloomed provided Cierra Vigue with the opportunity to sit down and immerse herself in a new body of work, which is often a challenge in her busy life. However, once she begins, she finds the process to be effortless. Through a meditative state and a sense of “flow,” her mind quiets as she allows her hands to guide her, enabling each clay piece to take shape organically. She believes that the best artwork often emerges from relinquishing strict plans and letting the creative process unfold naturally. Recently, Vigue has faced challenges in accessing her studio, and this new collection of work has become a means for her to progress, week by week and month by month. It has helped her reconnect with her passion and has reminded her of the simple joy of creating. For her, making art is not just a practice; it is a way to return to herself and indulge in the activity she loves most.

Cierra Vigue | Biography  After earning her BFA in Ceramics from the University of New Hampshire, Vigue founded North Cove Clay LLC, named after the North Cove of the lake where her family’s camp is located in northern Maine. This place, rich with childhood memories and quiet inspiration, continues to have a profound influence on her work. Nature serves as her greatest muse; time spent outdoors, away from distractions, fuels her creativity. Vigue draws from these moments to create intricate, textured ceramic forms that reflect the patterns and sensations of the natural world. Her process is intuitive, allowing each piece to evolve organically. Through her work, she aims to evoke a sense of connection to nature and to spark memories of time spent outdoors.

Cierra Vigue | Artist Statement  From the beginning of her practice, nature has been the driving force behind Vigue’s work. She is drawn to the quiet, often-overlooked details found in the natural world, such as the texture of tree bark, the patterns on a mushroom, and the subtle formations hidden along the forest floor. Her sculptures aim to capture these intimate moments—details that can easily go unnoticed unless one pauses to truly observe. For Vigue, expressing these small yet powerful encounters with nature is central to her creative process.

To view images of artwork in Cierra Vigue’s exhibition, click here