Bonnie Levine

Bonnie Levine is a ceramic artist and studio art educator living and working in the Hudson Valley and New York City. 

Similar to Levine’s work in the classroom where material exploration is essential, Levine draws inspiration and direction from the clay itself.  The plasticity of the material, the mood of the moment, the moisture in the air and other variables converge to produce pieces, which embody the human form. 

The tension between the emotive quality of the arrangement and the hardened yet fragile material adds complexity to the sculpture. The relationship between the forms is an important aspect of the work and the narrative created by the interaction of the individual pieces rests in the viewer’s stance.

Experimenting with various clay bodies and firing methods has 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 firing.