I’m an artist and teacher in Chicago, IL

After graduating with a BFA in Ceramics from Northern Illinois University, I moved to Chicago to continue developing my work.

In my current bodies of work, I utilize ceramics, metal, and printmaking to create mixed media sculpture and installation. Across media, detailed textures and tireless repetition characterize my visual language. Thematically, I am fascinated by the tension between the monotony of our everyday and the scarcity imposed by our mortality.

I love to teach and focus on cultivating learning spaces that encourage community and conversation across a range of skill level, age, and background. I teach at a variety of institutions around Chicago, including Moraine Valley Community College, and am the Director of Ceramics Programming at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago, IL.

My work has been exhibited with Woman Made Gallery, Chloë Monroe Galleries, The Clay Art Center, and Belger Arts. Past residencies include LAUNCH with Chicago Artist Coalition and the Color Network Mentorship Residency at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Full CV available upon request.

See work in my portfolio, find process work at @kirin.kane, or find a lesson.