Ceramic Morphologies exhibition at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

Ceramic Morphologies is on view at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery from January 30 to May 25, 2025.

Ceramic Morphologies showcases the creative potential of 3D printing in architectural ceramic design. Featuring works produced through robotic fabrication alongside traditional methods of craft, the exhibition explores new form languages that emerge from the interaction between clay’s fluidity and precision-driven tools.

The exhibition, curated by Isabel Ochoa, James Clarke-Hicks, David Correa and the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery features prototypes designed and fabricated by University of Waterloo School of Architecture students.

The works on display include a series of ceramic columns designed as formwork for precast concrete elements. Building on experiments with tool path design and material deformation, participants developed their columns by addressing conceptual, functional, and technical considerations, including scalability and constructability.

Ceramic Morphologies invites viewers to reflect on how digital tools and material practices can redefine the landscape of contemporary ceramic building systems.

The Masonry Council of Ontario has generously sponsored this work and exhibition.

Participants: Ali Hasan, Alisa Lau, Alison Yu, Angeline Reyes, Areeba Akhtar, Candace Haddy, Cindy He, Derek Shin, Derrick Clouthier, Eva Yang, Gillian Marsh, Jinhong Rioux, Kenyo Jacob Musa, Khadeejah Kazi, Mrsal Rashed, Penn Bolourchi, Selcen Aydar, Snow Jia, Syed Bahroz Ali, Tina Lin, William Guinane