Paula Murray | |
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Born | 1958 (age 65–66) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Known for | ceramic artist |
Paula Murray RCA (born 1958) is a Canadian ceramic artist from Ottawa, Ontario and currently based at Meech Lake, Quebec.[1] Murray is best known for her thin porcelain sculptures with fibreglass overlay and fine crackling effects, inspired by natural shapes such as shells, coils, and scrolls.[1][2] She is known for her innovative approach to technique and in-depth knowledge of materials in ceramics.[3] Her pieces have been used by the Canadian government as gifts to dignitaries such as George W Bush and Kofi Annan.[4]