My ceramic works utilize a heightened sensory perception to encourage a prolonged engagement with the handcrafted objects. With an emphasis on repetition, I create individual rings from clay coils and interlink them in complex, radial configurations to produce a malleable, geometric network designed to respond to the user's movements. The work revolves around dichotomies: hard/soft, delicate/strong, inspired by clay's chemical alterations in the firing. Each malleable pattern preserves the fluid movement the pliable clay begins with. Overall, the abundance of ornament elevates the object, transforming an everyday object into something intended for special occasions or moments for the self.

Art work (installetion) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023. The tall, elegant Delphinium Cup stands at attention. A single row of rings flares out around the belly of the cup, accentuating the narrow stem beneath. A scallop design is echoed throughout the vessel, from the lip of the cup to the foot. Each regimented undulation highlights the femininity of the form by its association with flower petals. A deep pool of glaze is found within the crevice above the rings' attachment, accentuating the ornamentation. On the lip of the vessel, there is a lighter break in color, showcasing the effects of gravity as it pulls the glaze down the surface. When using this cup, the hand wraps around the narrow stem, nestling beneath the ornamental belt. Each ring brushes against the holder's knuckles, a reminder of their malleability and playful nature. The luxurious design implies a vessel to be appreciated occasionally on a special day.

Art work (Pedestal created using CNC Router) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023. Defying gravity, the intricate walls of Flower Vase stand frozen. The thin walls and delicate floral network create an aura of vulnerability as they stand exposed. The glossy sheen of the glaze highlights every arch and curve, and the deepening pool of its color accentuates every connection and texture. The floral network encases the vessel that sits inside, its matte surface allowing the woven components to stand out. Every connection point made by the maker is left on display, balancing the ornament of the object with the beauty and order of the flowers within the vase.

Art work ( Shelf created using CNC Router) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work (in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain), twenty seconds video of installation to show movement of Hanging Cups by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work (Cups suspended from the ceiling) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work ( Hanging Cup: 16"x12"x12" and Tapestry: 21"x 21"x 3") in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023. From a distance, the ordered structure on Hanging Cup?s exterior consumes it. Upon closer inspection, the silhouette of a vessel becomes apparent within the chaotic mass of rings. Extending the hand around the top of the vessel and lifting it produces a soft tinkling as the woven system shifts. It stretches upward as it is lifted, the interlinking rings growing and spreading wider apart, creating windows to peer through to the interior. After it is fully expanded, an opening is revealed at the bottom. Sliding the arm underneath this exterior system causes the weaving to respond and fall, like a veil, over the top of the arm. Every movement of the fingers or arm is responded to with the shifting of interlinking rings. The ever-present tinkle of the high-fired ceramic fills the air creating a heightened sensory interaction drawing the holder's attention. The hand forms around the undulating walls of …

Art work ( Circle pedestals created using CNC Router) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work (Hanging Cups, Flower Vases, Mugs, and Cups shown) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work ( Shelf created using CNC Router) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Art work (shelf created using CNC Router) in ceramic and cone 10 porcelain by artist Segrest, Courtney, as part of 2023 MFA exhibition entitled: "Inside, Outside, Under" in the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, Texas, from April 26 - April 29, 2023.

Works of art on Porcelain by artist Brianna Shimer (Pieces within Exhibition) as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

I combine maternal feminist experiences with hand-built ceramic vessels to create functional ritual objects. Pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood transformed me. I am not just “mother" but also “artist” and “woman:” this multiplicity is intersubjectivity. I reconciled my conflicting priorities through my art with authentic testimony, memorialization, and activism. Rich red earthenware is clothed with rhythmic, radial pinch marks and stylized floral illustrations. Pottery has a strong association with the body, combining naturally with corporeal forms. My installation and performance pieces use the pot's function as a conceptual vehicle. Perhaps a little solemn reflection kneeling before Vessel of the Female Spirit or listening by Fountain will make my viewers better stewards of their selves, the mothers in their lives, and this precious planet.

I have a desire to make functional objects and seek self-fulfillment through strong craftsmanship. I craft ceramic objects intuitively with an emphasis on the materiality of vessels. I strive to blend expressions of the natural world and the domestic space into functional ceramic wares. My work is a collaboration of material exploration and glaze research. In my practice, I am searching for a balance of human design, nature, and beauty of material. Clay is a seductively tactile medium. I am constantly challenging myself to highlight this characteristic within the finished pieces. Each ceramic piece is full of intentionality and become a record of time. The medium displays a record of moments of impressions and interaction between maker and material. Through the lense of functional ceramics, I create work that is an intersection of maker, object and user within a domestic space.

Works of art on Porcelain Ceramic Objects (Gallery Installation) by artist Brianna Shimer as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

Works of art on Various Media by artist Brianna Shimer (Gallery Installation) as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

Works of art on Various Mediums by artist Brianna Shimer (Gallery Installation) as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

Works of art on Porcelain objects by artist Brianna Shimer (Activation of Object and User) as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

Works of art on Porcelain Plates by artist Brianna Shimer (Gallery Installation) as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

Works of art on Porcelain Plates by artist Brianna Shimer (Gallery Installation) as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.

Works of art on Mixed Media by artist Brianna Shimer as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "To(Gather)/Together" in the the Cora Stafford Gallery South, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201, from March 9 to 12, 2022.