ABOUT

Dozer and IImage Credit: Malcolm Carmichael Alpine Peak Photography Front Door Project, 2020

Dozer and I

Image Credit: Malcolm Carmichael
Alpine Peak Photography Front Door Project, 2020

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page and taking an interest in my work—I’m so glad you’re here!

I’ve been practicing ceramics for over 20 years and have been navigating the museum world since 2009. My attention to detail serves both passions, as each requires a deep love, creativity, and care. I’m honored to preserve the past and contribute to the future in the community I call home.

Take a look at my visual diary capturing the artistic journey in Banff. Follow along for updates on my ceramic work, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest news!

I’d love to learn more about you—let’s connect and see where our creative paths might lead!

- CIARA JAYNE LINTEAU

 
 

ARTIST BIO

Ciara Jayne Linteau, a small batch ceramic artist based in Banff National Park, creates works that reflect the park's timeless beauty and emphasize our role as stewards for future generations. Originally from Calgary and later Fort McMurray, where she was an active member of the Fort McMurray Ceramic Guild, Ciara earned a Diploma in Business Administration from Keyano College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alberta College of Art and Design (now Alberta University of the Arts), with an exchange program at Sydney College of Art in Australia. After moving to Banff, she taught ceramics and participated in the Banff Centre’s BAiR program. Recently, she completed several professional certificates and a Cultural Resource Management Diploma from the University of Victoria. Now, as a Collections Specialist with Parks Canada and a ceramics instructor at artsPlace in Canmore, Ciara continues her journey in ceramics while preparing to pursue her MFA at Emily Carr University. Her work is held in public and private collections across Canada, Australia, and the United States, including The Sir Elton John Collection and the Alberta Foundation of Art.

 
Boom Lake, Alberta
 
 

 ARTIST STATEMENT

Engaging in the art of craft, I forge connections that transcend the tangible, encapsulating my profound phenomenological encounters with time, spirituality, and the land. With an innate reverence for nature, my creations strive to crystallize the intricate interplay between humanity, time, and the enduring imprints of mountains and water upon the earth. Crafted with love and fueled by imagination, each piece serves as a deliberate exploration into the intricacies of my identity in harmony with the landscape that cradles me.

 
 
Top of Rundle Mountain, Banff National Park
 
 

The joy of working with clay is unmatched, and there's a special magic in the studio when I'm shaping a 5-pound vase. After a break, the creative energy feels even more alive. These vessels, made from reclaimed clay, capture my passion and the pure happiness that comes from doing what I love.

 
 

In this moment, I delicately trim the same piece, a process that demands twice the time compared to throwing the initial form. Here, I discover the true essence of the shape, reveling in the intricate details and deriving immense satisfaction from the artful design additions.


I trust you find as much joy in viewing these videos as I do in creating them! Your comments are most welcome and appreciated.

 
 
 
Solo track down the Gully, North American Chair, Norquay, Banff Alberta

When I’m not working or doing ceramics this is where you can find me!