aliciafacianeMar 3, 20212 minMy Robots from their BeginningI 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...
aliciafacianeNov 23, 20202 minIt's Funny How One Dream Can Fuel AnotherThree 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...
aliciafacianeOct 21, 20202 minThe Route of It AllI have started a new project called, The Route of It All. This project was born out of the necessity of change to invigorate and...
aliciafacianeAug 24, 20202 minThe Act of Breaking, Part IIThere 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...
aliciafacianeJul 17, 20203 minThe Act of Breaking, Part IBreaks are a part of having ceramic objects: It's inevitable that over time some wear and chips will appear over items you lovingly use....
aliciafacianeJul 10, 20202 minEvery Leaf UnturnedEach 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...
aliciafacianeJun 4, 20202 minThe Studio and the Artist's BrainAfter painter Francis Bacon's death, the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin obtained the entire contents of his studio. His studio is considered...
aliciafacianeMay 20, 20202 minMaking for OthersMany people believe that artists just create for themselves but I've found great reward in helping others to achieve their visions....
aliciafacianeApr 12, 20202 minBeing an artist in a time of pandemicIn a way, social distancing magnifies something I had already accepted was a part of my profession. However instead of being shocked by...
aliciafacianeMar 30, 20202 minThe word, A P A R T, relating to the world todayI've seen the word "apart" so many times lately dealing with social distancing and the COVID-19 situation. It's giving me flashbacks to...
aliciafacianeMar 13, 20202 min2020 Vision: The Route of It AllOver the last few years I have taught community clay, worked in my home studio, and fired with various communities doing atmospheric...
Alicia FacianeSep 29, 20192 minNewsletter : October 2018AliciaFaciane.com Newsletter : October 2018 What's new New options for Saturday studio! Buy a piece of handmade bisqueware and glaze...