Blog | Alicia Faciane

Mar 3
2 min

My Robots from their Beginning

I get asked a lot, Why do you make robots? I love robots and I can trace them back to a festival called Pyromania. This festival of fire...

It's Funny How One Dream Can Fuel Another

aliciafaciane

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

It's Funny How One Dream Can Fuel Another

Three years ago I purchased my first kiln. It's a moment that most clay artists dream of for a long time. Having my own kiln really...

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Oct 21, 2020
2 min

The Route of It All

I have started a new project called, The Route of It All. This project was born out of the necessity of change to invigorate and...

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Aug 24, 2020
2 min

The Act of Breaking, Part II

There are places where you can go to break things. These places often known as break rooms or anger rooms are popping up all over the...

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Jul 17, 2020
3 min

The Act of Breaking, Part I

Breaks are a part of having ceramic objects: It's inevitable that over time some wear and chips will appear over items you lovingly use....

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Jul 10, 2020
2 min

Every Leaf Unturned

Each year my fig tree reminds me that second glances are important. Fig season is a magical week or two out of the year, usually early...

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Jun 4, 2020
2 min

The Studio and the Artist's Brain

After painter Francis Bacon's death, the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin obtained the entire contents of his studio. His studio is considered...

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May 20, 2020
2 min

Making for Others

Many people believe that artists just create for themselves but I've found great reward in helping others to achieve their visions....

aliciafaciane

Apr 12, 2020
2 min

Being an artist in a time of pandemic

In a way, social distancing magnifies something I had already accepted was a part of my profession. However instead of being shocked by...

The word, A P A R T, relating to the world today

aliciafaciane

Mar 30, 2020
2 min

The word, A P A R T, relating to the world today

I've seen the word "apart" so many times lately dealing with social distancing and the COVID-19 situation. It's giving me flashbacks to...

aliciafaciane

Mar 13, 2020
2 min

2020 Vision: The Route of It All

Over the last few years I have taught community clay, worked in my home studio, and fired with various communities doing atmospheric...

Alicia Faciane

Sep 29, 2019
2 min

Newsletter : October 2018

AliciaFaciane.com Newsletter : October 2018 What's new New options for Saturday studio! Buy a piece of handmade bisqueware and glaze...

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