
MEET THE ARTIST
Jillian Kwitkiwski was born in 2002 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a 4th year undergraduate student at Salve Regina University majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics. Kwitkiwski has been included in the Best of Student Show at Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery in 2022, 2023, and 2024. She has received awards for Best in Ceramics and Mixed Media in 2024, an Honorable Mention for sculpture in 2023, and Best in Ceramics in 2022. Kwitkiwski currently lives and works in Newport, RI.
The forms' biomorphic appearance pull inspiration from natural systems in our environment as well as shape and the aesthetics in Korean pottery- embodying my biracial identity.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My process involves coil-building clay on a large scale, creating a form that feels bold and present. The outside surface is more simplistic, sometimes textured or adorned with appliqué, and finished with glaze. The balance between the strong presence of the sculpture and the reserved surface reflects the dual nature of my work—one that speaks both externally and internally. Through this combination, I explore the connections and complexities in life, where what is visible often holds hidden layers of meaning.

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