Maya Padrov

Maya Padrov, a ceramic artist currently working from her studio in Gagetown, is most worthy of recognition through a Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Award for her stunning body of work. A master of sculptural form, Padrov is equally an innovator in surface texture and glazing techniques. She explores the tension between the mass produced and the handmade—traditional and industrial function. Nominator Shannon Merrifield describes Padrov’s trajectory as” the journey of a world class artist” The professional jury expressed great interest and excitement in the proposed exporatory work that Ms. Padrov envisions for the Fellowship year.