Keira Peterson is a ceramic artist whose work is embodied by simple forms and minimal designs. Her process clears her mind with a meditative state of focus, resulting in pleasing work with calming subtle curves and soothing textures.

She graduated with an Associates degree of Visual Arts at Corning Community College where she was recognized with an Excellence in Art Award in 2012. She then continued her studies at SUNY New Paltz where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts and was awarded Outstanding Graduate in the Arts Department in 2014.

Inspired by the large community of extraordinary artists and the rich history of ceramic art in the area, she moved to Asheville in 2017 to continue her informal education. She was accepted into The Village Potters Clay Center’s Independent Study and Mentorship program as a Studio Apprentice, from 2017-2019 and again in 2020-2021, assisting in necessary duties to keep the facility running smoothly, including but not limited to loading and firing teaching center kilns, mixing teaching center glazes, assisting in Hands on Workshops, and more. It was also during the Independent Study and Mentorship Program where she continued to expand her skills and style and subsequently became fascinated with making her own glazes as well as cultivating the modern designs she is known for today.

Keira also displayed work at Odyssey Gallery of Ceramic Arts in 2023, and discovered her passion for teaching beginner wheel classes at The Village potters Clay Center from 2020 until the facility was destroyed by Hurricane Helene in October 2024.

Keira’s studio has been severely affected by the catastrophic flooding of Hurricane Helene. If you’d like to help her in her recovery efforts, please consider making a donation by clicking the button below.