League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery welcomes new member ceramic artist Tori Motyl

MEREDITH — The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery recently welcomed 2025 juried member ceramic artist Tori Motyl, known for her striking and large-scale vessel pottery. This body of work explores the intersection of form, scale, and material, pushing the boundaries of traditional pottery into the realm of contemporary sculpture.

Motyl grew up in New York and from her early years she began working with clay which stayed with her throughout college and into her adult years. Motyl’s journey brought her to Asheville, North Carolina where she did an apprenticeship that developed her love for big vessels. So from beginning with dinnerware, Motyl’s focus went to over-sized terracotta pieces that create their own presence in a room.

Motyl’s signature large vessels combine ancient techniques with a modern sensibility, showcasing the raw beauty of clay through powerful silhouettes and earthy glazes. Each piece balances strength and abstraction, reflecting themes of endurance, transformation, and timelessness. Her vessels are rooted in tradition, but their scale and presence transform them into something more contemplative and architectural. She designs her beautiful vessels to be in harmony with their space, whether inside or outdoors.

Motyl’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation as seen in her monolithic pots are magnificent and inspiring. The Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will display Motyl’s work. For more information, visit Meredith.nhcrafts.org.