ELENA ESPOSITO
Elena Esposito is originally from Harbor Springs, Michigan, where she grew up spending time with her family outdoors. Since she was young, Elena has always loved tools, getting messy, and being in a work environment. She has a deep respect and passion for craft, technique, and material research and highly values process.
Saltines 2022 Glass 2”x2”x0.5”
Tool Box 2023 Ceramic, Underglaze, Glaze, Epoxy Sculpt, Acrylic Paint, Dirt, Original Hardware, Epoxy 17.5”x10”x9"
Tool Box 2023 Ceramic, Underglaze, Glaze, Epoxy Sculpt, Acrylic Paint, Dirt, Original Hardware, Epoxy 17.5”x10”x9"
Gatorade Pack 2023 Glass, Denatured Alcohol, Yellow #4, Original Label, Plastic & Lid 7.25”x4.5”x7.25”
Receipts 2023 Glass, Ceramic Decals 8.5”x3”x0.5”
Sharpie 2022 Ceramic, Underglaze, Glaze, Ceramic Decal 4.8”x2.25”x3”
Pedialyte 2022 Glass, Denatured Alcohol, Food Coloring Red #10, Ceramic Decal, Original Label & Cap 8.25”x3.5”x3.5”
MAPP Gas Torch 2023 Ceramic, Underglaze, Glaze, Mirror Pigment, Wax, Original Label 2.5”x2.5”x9”
Band Aids Glass 2”x0.5x.03”
Pill Bottle 2022 Glass, Ceramic, Adhesive Label 1.25”x1.25”x3.25”
ELENA ESPOSITO
My work is based on experimentation and process, focusing heavily on craftsmanship. Using mainly kiln-forming techniques such as casting and slumping, I am interested in how light, color, texture, and form interact and manipulate materials, their functions, and their appearance. I enjoy exploring material limitations and finding ways to stretch or accommodate them. In my most recent work, I am replicating everyday objects in glass and ceramic. With strong attention to detail, I aim to draw people to the details usually missed in everyday life.