BIO

  My name is Sam Kielian, I am a Maine-based ceramic artist, living in Rumford, Maine. I graduated in 2023 with a BFA in ceramics from Maine College of Art & Design, where I solidified my love for ceramics. I was adopted in Indiana as a newborn and grew up in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. Though I loved living in the city, I never felt connected to the environment and strived for something more natural. Summers in Maine have always been a highlight for me, as I have spent time on a Maine lake since I was a baby. The lake provided the connection to nature that I had been craving. Using clay, I was able to create a tactile relationship with the natural world I admire.