About Ginny Gibson
Ginny Gibson grew up in a small town in the Mojave Desert of Southern, California. She achieved a master’s in Early Childhood Special Education and taught in southern California for 33 years, at the same time exploring art and psychology through workshops and practice. Retiring in 2007, Ginny moved to Oregon and devoted her energy, through clay, to expressing the sense of play, and a sympathy for the human condition. From tiny shoe models to complex scenarios in sculpture, Ginny finds ways to touch the hearts of many.
Galleries:
700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333
209 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
2222 U.S. 101, Yachats, OR 97498
184 S. Main St., Independence, OR
532 NE Third Street McMinnville, OR
Memberships:
Oregon Potters Association
Willamette Ceramic Guild
Corvallist Arts Center
Publications:
Lark Crafts Publication: 500 Figures in Clay, Vol. 2
"26 Love Letters for Mama" by Susan Chung & Ema B. Greenspan
Cover photo of Lesiban Connection January / February issue
"Deepening Connections: Shirlee's Dream" Studio Potter, March 2022
Awards:
Jay Widmer Ceramics Award, 2013
Carol Schaafsma Award of Merit in Sculpture, 2014
People's Choice Award at Clay Fest October 2014
Influences & Links:
Kathe Schaaf - Authentic Women's Leadership
Leslie Green - Mentor, Teacher and Ceramic Artist
Sara Swink - Mentor, Teacher and Ceramic Artist
Lisa Kirk - Artist and Facilitator - Pure Process Art
Odile Nicollette - Expressive Arts Therapist, Educator, Artist
Jeanine Pennell - Bonetown Studios
Linn-Benton Community College, Benton Center