Linda Malik, Ceramic Artist, Joins Riverside Artisans

by Submitted article | November 5, 2024 2:42 pm

Oswego – The Riverside Artisans cooperative welcomes ceramic artist Linda Malik as a new member in their gallery and shop in downtown Oswego. Linda’s distinctive work features an innovative and experimental style that uses the clay’s versatility in captivating designs.
According to Linda, “Clay can be both incredibly strong and quite brittle and I enjoy playing with this duality as a tension in my work. Pushing physical boundaries energizes me to experiment while being unattached to the result.” She uses these characteristics to create a wide variety of designs and styles that are all uniquely her own.
Linda made her way to Central New York from her hometown in Long Island by way of Manhattan, Boston and New Hampshire. She holds degrees in both fine arts and graphic design. She currently lives in Syracuse with her cat, Chloe.
Linda’s work is all hand-built; she does not use a potter’s wheel. This allows an extraordinary level of creativity not often seen in ceramic work. Linda says, “Each piece of my work is one-of-a-kind. I prefer to allow ad hoc inspiration lead me into experimentation.”
The varying colors, shapes and texture of Linda’s creations make a stunning presentation. A wide selection of her work is on display in the Riverside Artisans gallery.
Riverside Artisans cooperative in Oswego offers a wide range of professional fine art and crafts, all created by talented artists who live in and around Oswego. It also presents frequent art parties in which participants are guided by our experts through creation of their own works of art.
As an art cooperative, the shop is owned and staffed by the artists themselves. It provides a greatly needed venue for original works of art, as well as an opportunity for shoppers to meet the artists who create them. From original paintings and handcrafted woodwork, to fused glass and hand-made jewelry, Riverside Artisans is the premier destination to look for that unique gift for yourself or for that special someone.
More than 20 members contribute diverse works of art and original hand-made crafts, providing a unique shopping experience. Riverside Artisans is proud to be part of the resurgence of energetic and vital downtown Oswego. We encourage leisurely browsing throughout the store so our visitors can enjoy the art and meet the artists. The quality, selection and affordability of the original art that is produced by our own neighbors is impressive.

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