Liz Mateson
Shaky Castles
May 15–June 14, 2026
Artists' reception: Saturday May 16, 5–7pm
Artist statement
Currently, my work is focusing in on the shared experience of being a woman. With my work I hope to evoke thoughts of assumed fragility and hidden strength, the push and pull between the social constructs of toughness and tenderness. The interplay of the power to overcome and the power to oppress is important in my works, some pieces being visceral and in your face while others offer a more subversive and subtle experience like that of the undercurrents and unspoken truths of a culture. I hope that my work can share with another the feelings of being seen, and heard, that it might spark thoughts for those without a woman’s perspective that the themes in my work are felt by almost all women. Bio Liz grew up as a multifaceted artist working in painting, drawing, photography and mixed media processes. She found ceramics in 2008 while earning her BFA from West Virginia University. Upon graduating Liz joined a community studio in Wilmington, DE. that provided a loving and supportive place to learn and grow as a ceramic artist. After working odd jobs and spending as much time as possible In the studio Liz was accepted into a graduate program at the University of Delaware, earning her MFA in ceramics. Liz has many years of teaching experience and currently teaches at Butte College, Paradise Art Center and Chico Ceramic Center. Liz is proficient at wheel-throwing, hand-building, sculpture and ceramic production methods. She truly thrives on creating welcoming learning environments where she can share the knowledge she has spent her life acquiring and help facilitate the learning of others. |