About

Olivia Beens
In Changing Patterns, Olivia Beens presents ceramic sculptures that explore issues of identity, feminism, and spirituality. The gilded and brightly glazed faces she sculpts in the clay provoke a sense of ritual and ceremony. Beens states, “The pieces create visual anomalies that question or confuse fundamental ideas of perspective and perception... but most importantly they suggest ‘transcendence’”. Without a preconceived notion as to what the sculpture will turn into, Beens’ works are process driven, often influenced by her everyday experiences. She reflects, “The spirit moves …