Natalia is one of the nine artists participating in Sticks + Stones | Palos + Piedras exhibition at Earth Art Studio. She is exhibiting her site specific installation of fungi-nipples in our arroyo as well as smaller works in the studio.
About the Artist:
Inspired by nature, Natalia Szalc creates beautiful ceramic pieces that seamlessly blend form and function. Her work explores the delicate balance between structure, material, and design, often drawing influence from forest elements like fungi and moss. By integrating human body parts with aspects of the natural world, she reflects on our connection—or disconnection—with nature.
With a background in graphic design, Natalia now focuses on clay, crafting organic forms that emphasize balance, growth, and individuality. Originally from Poland and New York, and currently based in Todos Santos, B.C.S., her work is both introspective and evocative, inviting contemplation on the relationship between self and the natural world.
Work for Sale at Earth Art Studio:
15″ x 13″ x 2″ | 30,000 mxn
16″ x 12″ x 2″ | 30,000 mxn
12″ x 10″ x 2″ | 30,000 mxn
About the Art:
What do mushrooms and women have in common? They both play a significant role in the creation of life on Earth: populating, nourishing, cultivating, and communicating. Similar to the mycelium network, women serve as facilitators of communication and builders of connections. They pass down valuable knowledge through generations and share supportive information that uplifts one another. The Fungi Nipple ceramic installation is a collaborative effort between myself and a group of women who create these pieces together to form a swarm of Fungi Nipples. The number of pieces reflects the vital role that women play in our world as creators of life and growth. A woman embodies Mother Nature herself, with a sacred connection to the earth and clay. By honoring and respecting the womb, we honor and respect the feminine – embracing the deep, mysterious realms of inner wisdom, feminine power, intuition, and living in harmony with the cycles of birth, growth, decay, death. and rebirth. This installation aims to recognize women as the creators of life and their profound connection to Mother Nature. What better way to establish this connection than through a simple acknowledgment? Acknowledgment can serve as a potent tool for building trust, shifting attitudes, and fostering collaboration. This installation is designed to spark conversations about the power and practice of acknowledgment, aligning ourselves with the essence of Mother Nature.
IG: @nplusyou IG: @funginipplecollective
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