Biography
Lindsay Lauters Miller was born in 1983 in San Francisco, CA. In 2005, she received her B.S. in Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego. Delving into the realms of human perception, usability, and design, Lindsay spent over a decade in the field of design research. Throughout this period, she contributed her skills to crafting more inclusive tools, cutting-edge technologies, and engaging video games. In 2021, she embarked on a dedicated journey into ceramics, honing her craft under the guidance of renowned clay artists such as Hannah Pierce and Adrian Arleo. The intersections of inclusive design, futuristic technology, and pop culture from her technological career became pivotal touchstones shaping her artistic practice. Miller hasalready been included in various important exhibitions including #CRIPCLAY at Carl Solway Gallery, Cincinnati, OH at NCECA 2022 and Possible Futures at A Reason to Survive Gallery, National City, CA. This year, she will continue her work as a creative mentor at Revision Inclusive Art Studio and Nonprofit, where she collaborates with disabled artists, fostering a sense of community and leading workshops that explore accessible clay artistry. Miller currently lives and works inSan Diego, CA.
Artist Statement
As a late diagnosed neurodivergent artist, I am invested in exploring my lived disabled experience, and societal expectations around purpose and value with strangeness and beauty.
I work primarily in sculptural ceramics. The medium of clay and handmade formation of ceramic vessels that will outlast us are an intentional redirection away from modes and methods of hustle, designing at scale, and disposability.
In my artistic journey, I've chosen to explore the interplay of biomorphic shapes, randomness, and imperfection—a narrative that gains depth through its juxtaposition with technology. My work engages in a visual and tactile dialogue between the organic and the automated, achieved through my combination of hand building and technological tools.
Infusing my ceramics with dynamic, nature-inspired energy, I intricately weave biomorphic shapes into my creations. The intentional embrace of randomness introduces an element of chance, challenging the precision often associated with automation. This deliberate interplay between organic forms and random occurrences becomes a commentary on our increasingly automated and results-driven world, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty in unpredictability and divergent thinking.
My art becomes a visual metaphor, urging observers to recalibrate their perceptions in a world where automation often prioritizes flawless uniformity. In the dance between biomorphic shapes, randomness, and the precision of creating at scale, I believe the diversity of human touch remains an indispensable force, capable of infusing warmth, authenticity, and a unique narrative into every piece I shape.
Offerings
Lindsay is available to facilitate workshops, for private creative mentoring for other neurodivergent and/or disabled artists, and for commissions.
She is currently seeking mentoring and assistant opportunities with established clay artists in San Diego, particularly sculptors currently exploring digital hybridization, multimedia, projection, and 3D scanning.
Please contact her directly for inquiries.