Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers, galleries, and academic institutions, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art.
Artist Bio
Yu-Shan Cheng was born and grew up in New Taipei City, Taiwan. She is currently a second-year graduate student in the Ceramics program at the Graduate School of Applied Arts, Tainan National University of the Arts. In 2024, she participated in a residency at the Keep in Touch International Porcelain Symposium in the Czech Republic. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National Taiwan University of Arts in 2023. Her practice spans a variety of media, including fabric, ceramics, thread, and beads. Yu-Shan’s work explores themes of ritual, sacred space, life energy, spiritual inquiry, inner psychology, the body, and consciousness.
