Skelton, Erin - Remnant

TerraTerre 2026 Biennale FRAGMENTS - 1st prize winner

2025 - 16" h x 13" dia x 7" w

Erin Skelton's practice is a mapping of both the visible and hidden aspects of the natural world and the self, guided by curiosity and the quiet alchemy of material transformation. Centered in ceramics, Skelton's work seeks to represent the interior and exterior landscapes we inhabit, shaped by the textures, colors and rhythms of our living environments. Rather than beginning with preconceived images, forms emerge organically, unearthing what has yet to be named or understood. At the core of this process lies experimentation and unpredictability, creating a space where forms grow naturally. It is here, in the space between intention and chance, that the work takes shape, where unpredictability acts as a catalyst for discovery. Working through sensation rather than thought, the work is allowed to unfold with minimal hesitation.

After firing, Skelton often cuts into or break open forms, extending the process through acts of deconstruction. Installation and presentation offer further opportunities to recontextualize the work and examine how meaning shifts through placement, fragmentation and spatial relationships. These gestures deepen ongoing investigations into emotional states, inner and outer landscapes and the environments we inhabit.