Cynthia McIntosh is known for building character through sculptural forms made from ceramic materials. Her practice emphasizes expressive facial cues and unexpected moments—figures that feel like they’ve just interrupted a scene. Works are shaped as physical objects you can read at close range, where surface and detail carry the humor and personality.
McIntosh’s process includes glazing and slip work that lets tonal shifts land like expression. By using porcelain slip on a clay body, she develops surfaces that can look crisp yet intimate, supporting the playful tensions in her imagery. The result is a set of sculptures that balance craftsmanship with a quick, quirky sense of timing.
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