My name is Anna Gadzhikurbanova and I’m a studio ceramic artist based in Austin, TX. Through functional pottery and sculptural carved vessels inspired by natural forms and patterns, I aim to explore the beauty of clay and glaze, the interplay of light and shadow, and the balance between structure and spontaneity.
My story
Born and raised in Moscow, Russia I obtained a clinical psychology education, however after working as a psychological counsellor for several years I found myself deeply engaged in artistic self-expression. At first it was all about dancing and movement practices, then photography and finally ceramic art.
In 2018 my husband and I moved from Russia to Japan where I was truly amazed and inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramic art. Despite the language barriers I was passionately studying pottery in several ceramic schools from different Japanese artists. At the same time, I was studying composition, colour theory and ceramic art at Russian online schools and making connections with Russian artists through internet and during visits to my home country. Meanwhile I started creating and selling my own works, making commissions and participating in shows.
In the beginning of 2022 I gave birth to my son and in the end of the same year our family moved to Austin, TX. Due to the pregnancy, taking care of a small child and relocation to another continent I wasn’t able to practice pottery for 2 years. In 2023 I equipped our garage as a small ceramic studio so I was able to make my work there and continue my ceramic journey.
If you have any questions about my work or just want to chat about ceramics, please don't hesitate to get in touch!