Quick Bio
Laura Jean Vallentin (formally Forrester) grew up on a flower farm in rural Prince Edward Island.
Currently residing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Laura Jean received a BFA from NSCAD University in May of 2015 with a focus in Ceramics and Art History.
Laura Jean’s work as a sculptural ceramic artist is inspired by a deep affiliation with horticulture. Her formative years were spent planting, cultivating, and harvesting fresh cut flowers for her family's booth in the Charlottetown Farmers Market. Her ceramic arrangements reflect these experiences through colourful expressions of natures bounty while she speaks to the interdependent structures of family and community.
Palm of my hand
I have found a rich vein of expression in sculpting Ceramic flowers. Within each petal that is pressed out in the palm of my hand, my finger print becomes traced into the clay. This method of creation is incredibly meditative for me. The pressing of each petal holds a beautiful metaphor: although away from home, the imprint of my hand exemplifies that family is at the core, and our joy for nurturing is intrinsic in all that my hands create.
