Susie Kathol: A Canadian biologist and potter living in the Rocky Mountains.

In this episode of Colour & Ceramics, Bob Acton @bobacton speaks with Susie Kathol, a ceramic artist, wildlife biologist, and botanist based in Revelstoke, BC.Susie brings her scientific knowledge and deep connection to the natural world into her ceramic practice, using sgraffito to carve images of plants and wildlife into the surfaces of her work.We talk about the relationship between science and art, learning ceramics within a supportive studio community, and how close observation of the natural world can find its way into clay.A lovely conversation about curiosity, nature, and developing an artistic practice alongside a life in science.Susie's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/susiekatholceramics/Susie's Website: https://susiekatholceramics.ca/