Based in Toronto, ON
maeganjcollins@gmail.com
@maeganjunecollins
Maegan June Collins is a Taiwanese Canadian ceramic artist and teacher based in Toronto, ON. She received her BLA from the University of Guelph in 2021 and studied ceramics at the Kootenay School of Art in 2022. Maegan is an emerging artist and has exhibited her work in various settings.
Statement
My work explores the tactile relationship between ceramics and textiles. Made by slip casting fabric molds, I create quilted vessels that preserve the intricate details of fabric, transforming its soft, pliable nature into a permanent, sculptural form. This series challenges the boundaries of slip casting, a process traditionally devoid of mark-making and undercuts, by incorporating a stitching pattern inspired by traditional ceramic tiles and the Japanese embroidery technique, Sashiko. This patterned surface, with subtle undercuts and plush impressions, invites an unexpected tactile response. This approach to slip casting redefines its limitations resulting in pieces indicative of the material’s initial softness and the handcraft embedded in its creation.
Through both functional vessels and sculptural pieces, my work challenges the perception of clay as a rigid material. I create objects that feel alive with movement, yet are grounded in their stillness. In this ongoing exploration of materiality I seek to preserve the fluidity of clay, with each piece recording a moment in time, celebrating the beauty of transience.
Education
2022
Certificate in Ceramics, Kootenay School of the Art, Nelson, BC
2021
Bachelors in Landscape Architecture, The University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
Certificate in Environmental Citizenship, The University of Guelph, Guelph ON
Exhibitions
2025
Lattice, Solo Exhibition - Taiwan Environmental Sculpture Assoc., New Taipei City, Taiwan
SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show 10th Anniversary - Savannah Clay Community, Savannah, GA
2024
FUSION 50th Anniversary Clay and Glass Show - Gardiner Museum, Toronto, ON
Annual Cup Show: Form and Function - Amelia Centre Gallery, Panama City, FL
IMPACT Annual Juried Group Exhibition - Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto, ON
2023
Artist Feature Window Display, Solo Exhibition - Clay Design, Toronto, ON
2022
Student Year End Show Kootenay School of Art, Nelson, BC
Student Gallery Kootenay School of Art, Nelson, BC
Student Mug Show Kootenay School of Art, Nelson, BC
Residencies
Artist-in-Residence, Taiwan Environmental Sculpture Association, New Taipei City, Taiwan
June 2025
Experience
2022-2025 Instructor - Dexterity Lab, Toronto, ON
2025 Instructor - Parkdale Pottery, Toronto, ON