Liz Howe’s sculpture practice explores the Anthropocene—the current epoch in which human activity has profoundly transformed Earth’s ecosystems. Merging elements of Surrealism, Minimalism, and the decorative arts, Howe creates contemporary ceramic objects that invite reflection on our evolving relationship with nature and material culture. Abstracted landscapes intersect with forms loosely drawn from furniture and object design, blurring the boundaries between the domestic and the ecological.
A recent residency in rural Japan further shaped Howe’s exploration of Yorishiro—objects believed in Shinto tradition to attract divine spirits. The idea that natural elements such as trees and stones can serve as vessels for spiritual presence offers another lens through which to consider the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and everyday life.
Through this perspective, Howe’s ceramic sculptures become more than aesthetic objects. They function as contemplative sites—spaces where material, form, nature, and spirit converge.











