“ A Closer Look” invites you to step beyond the first impression and discover the subtle details that make an artwork truly special. From the texture of the brushstrokes to the nuances of colour and composition, these close-up views reveal the artist’s hand, process, and vision in a way that can only be appreciated up close.

Sarah Grant

Sarah Grant is  Mississauga, Ontario based ceramic artist who crafts functional yet artistically detailed bowls and intricate paper clay tiles.  Working primarily with clay, Grant blends rough and smooth textures to create ethereal, highly detailed pieces that explore an appreciation of nature.  Her work relies on natural forms to express complex narratives and emotions, often weaving hidden pictures into the design to invite closer inspection.  By merging everyday utility with otherworldly beauty,  Grant transforms organic motifs into powerful vehicles for storytelling, encouraging viewers to find deep emotional connection within daily rituals.

A recognized member of the local craft community, Grant’s work has been featured in several competitive forms.  She won Best in show twice at the Mississauga Potters Guild, where she also participated in the juried Emerg exhibition.  Regional, her work was selected for Connect Online, the juried virtual exhibition hosted by Fusion:  The Ontario Clay and Glass Association. Grant was also awarded Honorable Mention at the  Arts on the Credit 15th annual Juried fine Arts show..  Grant has been a member of the Mississauga Potters Guild for 12 years.

My work as a ceramic artist reflects my deep appreciation of nature and uses natural forms to express narrative and emotion. Each piece frames human experience through the lens of nature. Elaborate design are achieved through the use of both sgrafftio (carving) and mishima (inlay), utilizing stoneware, porcelain and paperclay. It is my hope that these objects resonate and evoke an emotional response.

Sarah Grant 

Sarah Grant - Artist Photo

Available in the Gallery

SGR0030

Large Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (inside), black sparkle engobe (outside)..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze *not microwave safe

10.5″x4.25″

$200

SGR0029

Large granite stoneware bowl w/ black slip & clear glaze..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito – *not for food use

10″x4.5″

$200

SGR0028

Large Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (outside), white stoneware slip w/ mat glaze (inside). Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito – *not microwave safe

8.75″x4″

$150

SGR0027

Medium speckled stoneware bowl w/ white porcelain slip, indigo pigment, clear glaze (outside), mat white glaze (inside)..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze

7.75″x3.75″

$130

SGR0026

Medium Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (inside), black sparkle engobe (outside)..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze *not microwave safe

8″x3″

$120

SGR0025

Medium Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white slip..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze *not microwave safe

7.5″x3″

$120

SGR0024

Medium speckled stoneware bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze

7″x2.5″

$100

SGR0023

Small Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (inside), black sparkle engobe (outside)..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze *not microwave safe

6.75″x2.75″

$100

SGR0022

Small Speckled Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (design) & white glass glaze (inside)..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito

6.25″x3″

$90

SGR0013

Large Black Stoneware Bowl w/white porcelain slip, clear glaze inside, matt black outside. Technique: thrown on wheel, Mishima – *not microwave safe

8″x2.75″

$100

SGR0014

 Medium white stoneware bowl w/ matt black glaze (outside) and black slip with clear glaze (inside)

8″x3.5″

$120

SGR0016

Large White Stoneware Bowl w/white porcelain slip, pigments, clear glaze (outside), Copernican sky glaze, pumpernickel glaze & floating pink glaze inside. Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito

9.5″x4″

$150

SGR0017

Large White Stoneware Bowl w/white porcelain slip, pigments, clear glaze (outside), Copernican sky glaze, pumpernickel glaze & ironstone glaze inside. Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito

10″x4.5″

$170

SGR0018

 Large White Stoneware Bowl w/white porcelain slip, pigments, clear glaze (outside), Copernican sky glaze, pumpernickel glaze & ironstone glaze inside. Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito

10″x4.75″

$170

SGR0021

Large Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white slip..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito, clear glaze *not microwave safe

8″x4.5″

$125

SGR0011

Large Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (outside design), pumpernickel & Copernican sky glaze on interior. Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito – *not microwave safe

8¾”x3¾”

$150.00

SGR0003

Medium Black Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (outside design), pumpernickel & Copernican sky glaze on interior. Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito – *not microwave safe

7.5″x3.5″

$125.00

SGR0007

Large White Stoneware Bowl w/white porcelain slip, pigments, clear glaze (outside), Copernican sky glaze & pumpernickel glaze inside. Technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito

10.5″x4″

$170.00

SGR0008

Large White Stoneware Bowl w/ black slip & clear glaze. Technique: thrown on wheel, Mishima

12″x4″

$160.00

SGR0002

Small Speckled Stoneware Bowl w/ white porcelain slip, clear glaze (design) & matt clear glaze (inside)..technique: thrown on wheel, sgraffito

6.75″x3.5″

$  90.00

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