Alassandra Rojo
BIO
From a young age, Alassandra has always been drawn towards the arts and would frequently find herself dabbling in a diverse array of crafts and hobbies. In the fall of 2019, she attended her first ceramic class at Sheridan College and immediately fell in love with the medium. Alassandra is looking forward to graduating with a Bachelors degree in Craft and Design, specializing in ceramics and hopes to pursue a career within arts administration. No matter where she goes, Alassandra will always intertwine her love for the arts within her day-to-day life.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
COMFORT IN CLAY
I am often drawn to pattern, balance, and symmetry for the calm space they offer within the fluctuating ebbs and flows of life. The intricacy found in Persian rugs, Indian block-printed textiles and Middle Eastern architecture inspires my elaborate designs. Combining soft slabs and wheel-thrown components, I create a variety of functional pieces, all with the intention of enhancing the home and daily life. I enjoy the process of making my own moulds, templates and mark-making tools. Using handcrafted stamps, I create floral compositions and blooming patterns on my pieces; producing detailed, embossed surface designs. Having the ability to create my own patterns provides me with the space to express my own sense of harmony and flow.
FEATURED Work
Title: Bloom Vase Series 3
Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 20 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Title: Bloom Vase Series 4
Dimensions: 51 x 15 x 15 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Title: Persian Rose Vase (Small)
Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Title: Bloom Mug Series Arrangement
Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 14 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Title: Gulnar Flower Dish (in use)
Dimensions: 2 x 12 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Glazed stoneware