Local artist and potter, Dianne Evans, has had a passion for art since childhood. She was born and raised in scenic Indiana, Pennsylvania. Dianne developed an interest in art while studying under an inspirational high school art teacher. This experience also inspired her to want to become a teacher. Dianne earned a BS in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995 she moved to Wilmington, North Carolina where she began teaching. Although she is no longer teaching, she works at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Continuing her love of art, she took art classes at UNC Wilmington in 2009-2010 where she focused on sculpture and ceramics. A field trip to Penland School of Crafts sparked an interest in pursuing ceramics as an art form.
Dianne is an active member of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild and participates in local art shows. She predominately works in the medium of clay focusing on hand-built pottery.
Artist Statement
My current work features minimalistic forms that make a statement on their own while serving as a canvas for various designs and patterns. The form dictates the design. I utilize a paper-resist surface design technique to create and apply my designs. My surface decorations draw inspiration from textile patterns, shapes, repetition, and the layering of color and pattern, as well as the relationship between form and design.
The shapes and patterns interact with one another, creating a sense of movement across the surface and guiding the viewer’s eye around the piece. My work aims to evoke joy, peace, and serenity through its use of form, color, and design.
