ABOUT ME
Maïa Brunel is a ceramic and textile artist from Madison, Wisconsin. They earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 and now reside in Chicago,IL as a practicing artist. Maïa's work delves into the themes of girlhood, innocence, and shame, allowing them to explore how their early experiences shape their current identity. Maïa’s artistic process is marked by a self-taught and experimental approach, which reflects both the impulsive, imaginative tendencies of childhood and their drive to work outside traditional methods.
Through ceramics and textiles, Maïa examines the emotional landscapes of their youth, drawing parallels between the freedom of childhood creativity and the limitations imposed by adulthood. Maïa’s pieces often fuse folk craft traditions with contemporary art techniques, resulting in work that is both nostalgic and innovative. They are particularly interested in how the uninhibited, spontaneous actions of childhood can inform and inspire more deliberate creative practices. By embracing imperfections and immediacy in her work, Maïa captures the rawness and authenticity of human expression.
