Verónica Moar

Ceramicist

©Verónica Moar

Conceptual ceramics

Verónica interprets the Galician landscape as matter and form
Her work has a narrative, poetic and performative intention
She collaborates with visual artists, performers, poets and choreographers

Verónica Moar studied English Philology before enrolling in a ceramics workshop at the Pablo Picasso School of Arts and Crafts in A Coruña and dedicating herself to ceramics. She took her first steps with master Ánxel Cao, who instilled in her passion and respect for the craft. Her love for this discipline grew little by little until it became her life project. In 2013 she launched her atelier where she creates artistic or utilitarian pieces with poetic and narrative nuances, establishing a close dialogue with other disciplines such as sculpture, performance and contemporary dance. Her objects result from interpreting the traditions, the culture and the geography of the Atlantic region where she lives and works. The land and sea of Galicia and the collective memory of its people are present in her experimental work.

Interview

©Lucía García

©Verónica Moar

How would you define your work?: I consider that the careful selection of materials, the refined technique and the manual work make my pieces unique. The creative experimentation through art, design and craft processes has led me to a hybrid terrain of collaboration with visual artists, performers, poets and choreographers.
How do you express tradition and innovation in your work?: I am interested in expanding the infinite possibilities of ceramics in fields such as sculpture, performance and contemporary dance. I believe that the dialogue between this craft and other disciplines makes my work innovative.
What would you advise a young ceramicist?: I would suggest that they always keep their eyes open, broaden their training as much as possible, never surrender their ability to chance and to remember that ceramics requires a lot of perseverance, discipline and dedication.
Could your profession be in danger?: At the moment, there is a worldwide boom in the practice of ceramics, so I don't think it is in danger. What could be at risk is the more traditional trade in old pottery ateliers where the craft has been honoured from generation to generation. We must preserve, dignify and value this way of working.

Verónica Moar is an expert artisan: she began her career in 2011