Artist Bio

Dora Anderson, a Cincinnati, OH based Ceramic Artist, whose hands create a tangible diary of ceramic art that emerges from her inner visions and imagination. Dora’s work explores atmospheric firing techniques which include Western raku, pit-fired pottery, wood firing, soda firing, and gas reduction firings. After creating wheel-thrown work on the potter’s wheel, Dora carves spiral and abstract designs on leather-hard clay. Spirals, garden inspiration, and sun imagery are core elements reflected in her designs. Texture is explored by carving and stamping into the clay surface, giving the viewer something to touch and feel as well as the visual into her creative insight. Her connectedness to spirals and the natural world reflects a personal introspection of life’s interconnectedness and curiosity with nature and the universe.

Dora accepted a Special Events Instructor/Assistant role at Queen City Clay in Norwood, Ohio in 2023. She currently leads and assists pottery and art classes for children, teens, and adults. Sharing her journey with clay and other art techniques is essential for her because she believes everyone can find a voice working with clay as a medium.  She shares her love of art with her community at Queen City Clay in hopes that she may help build an inclusive, diverse community for all to feel safe, welcomed and included.

Dora is a graduate of Southern State Community College with an A.A.S. in Agriculture Production. During her time at SSCC she took a college Ceramics class that sparked her love for ceramics. Recent achievements include a regional gallery exhibit at Queen City Clay in the summer of 2023, ‘Fly over Focus’ and a local gallery exhibit in the Bridal District of Reading, OH at the Reading Community Arts Center 2023 summer, ‘Cheers to Art’- a celebration of Cincinnati artists.