Filipa Pimentel is a Canadian contemporary ceramic artist who finds beauty in transformation. She is drawn to the way clay shifts from soft and malleable to strong and enduring - a process that mirrors her artistic philosophy. Since founding her studio in 2009, she has explored the tension between fragility and resilience, creating works that balance delicacy with permanence.
Filipa's practice is deeply rooted in craftsmanship, yet she continually pushes the boundaries of traditional ceramics. She is fascinated by the way form, texture and movement interact in space, using her material to create immersive installations that invite curiosity and contemplation. Light, shadow and negative space play a crucial role in her work, shaping not just the object itself but the experience of it.
Filipa believes that ceramics have a unique ability to connect us to the spaces we inhabit. Whether suspended in air or integrated into architecture, her pieces transform environments, creating moments of stillness, wonder and reflection. At its core, her work is about presence - how materials, movement, and memory converge to shape our experience of the world around us.
