About
Vanna Ramirez is a Baltimore-based artist with a passion for clay, exploring the boundaries of both sculptural and functional ceramics. Her work challenges the possibilities of her materials, combining technical expertise with creative experimentation. Vanna holds a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College and has furthered her education through the Special Student Program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, workshops at Penland and Haystack, and NCECA’s Multicultural Fellowship. Her residencies include the Red Lodge Clay Center, Arquetopia, and Baltimore Clayworks.
As the founder of Vanna’s Studio LLC, her first independent business, Vanna is cultivating a sustainable creative practice rooted in community engagement and artistic growth. Alongside her studio work, she serves as a sales associate at the Baltimore Museum of Art Shop, where her pieces are also available for purchase.
I am an American artist born of Taiwanese and Salvadoran roots. My work is an exploration of multicultural identity and self-discovery, expressed through the tactile medium of clay. Guided by intuition, I blend stoneware, porcelain, and light to create figural sculptures that communicate through their unique compositions. Each piece is enveloped in provocative textures, challenging conventional aesthetics and inviting viewers into a tactile and visceral experience. Through my illuminated creations, I aim to evoke curiosity and introspection, fostering a deeper connection to empathy—toward others and within ourselves.