Marisa Henry

Marisa Henry. High Point, NC

Artist member in Clay since 2023 

I use the potter’s wheel for the majority of my work along with occasional hand built items. My work is about comfort. Both in the cozy moments of rainy days, snuggly socks, and new growth on your plants, but also being comfortable in who you are. I regularly reference clouds, whether through an altered form, cut rim, or painted image. I am often combining cloud imagery with illustrations of women and home scenes through the use of underglazes. I illustrate women of all body types, ethnicity, hair styles & textures as well as body hair. I pair these images with phrases ranging from encouraging to vulnerable to snarky and aggressive. So often we are fed an idealized version of what a woman should be when in reality there is no right or wrong way to be a woman. It is important for women to see women who can be identified with, rather than a fantasy or expectation