Angel Oloshove is a ceramic sculptor whose work transcends the boundaries of functionality and delves into the realm of emotional expression. Her journey began with studying painting at the California College of the Arts, followed by a unique 6-year period in Tokyo working in graphic design and toy development. These diverse experiences fueled her artistic vision, shaping her signature style that blends painterly glazes with organic forms to evoke transcendental experiences.
Oloshove navigates the worlds of fine art and functional design. Her sculptural ceramics have garnered critical acclaim, with exhibitions like “Floating Worlds” receiving recognition as a Critic's Pick in ArtForum magazine. Simultaneously, in 2015, her functional pottery line prompted AnOther Magazine to name her one of the "Ten Modern Ceramists Shaping the Future", highlighting her impact on the contemporary ceramic scene. Most recently in the summer of 2024, she was one of two ceramic artists to represent America in the Milan-based Officine Saffi Award for contemporary ceramics. Permanent collections include MD Anderson, the City of Houston’s Civic Art Collection, and Meow Wolf Houston. Her artist book “Spontaneous Presence”, is in the library collection of SFMOMA.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Meditation and self-reflection have been an interest of mine for quite some time; however, I recently began a daily practice in 'Soto Zen' meditation, thanks to the guidance of the Houston Zen Center. Through the last few months, I have found new spaces in my mind and consciousness through the simplicity of sitting and breath. This latest series of work is a reflection of my burgeoning practice. While this work is rooted in abstraction, there is a familiarity to these forms. They exist within the soft edges of perception and cognition.
