Marni Dheere

As a Hawai'i born and raised, NYC-based ceramicist and florist, my work is a study in contrasts. I explore the intersection of the raw, natural world and the cultivated human experience.

 

My ceramic practice is a meditation on form, texture, and the transient beauty of the natural world.

 

I draw inspiration from the foundational patterns of nature: the repetitive patterns of fossils, the rugged topography of lava fields, and the delicate structure of botanicals and skeletal systems. 

These organic blueprints are translated to my vessels through the hand-building techniques of coils and slabs refined by pinching and carving.

 

I explore vessel forms that are both sculptural and functional, creating tactile surfaces that invite touch.

 

Through my work, I aim to evoke the enduring elegance and fragility of nature, creating pieces that encourage a deeper appreciation of our connection to the natural environment.