rae schuster

Twin Cities-based artist Rae Schuster is a multimedia artist working with ceramics, painting, beading, printmaking, and more. Their inspiration often comes from personal experience, incorporating their exploration of the world around them and joy in everyday life into their designs. Their work is playful, expansive, and colorful with a focus on pairing function with style.

Instagram: @artful.endeavors

Here At The right time

“Here At The Right Time” is a ceramic exploration of gratitude for those who are in our lives when we need them most. The intention behind my project is seeking to honor, celebrate, and amplify those who have surrounded me with support. I highlight my grandfather, mother, and best friend. I wanted to honor these people as well as my own journey by creating them physically in lamps. I am seeking to express what they have brought me and how each has helped me along the way.

Through making this artwork I found a deeper appreciation for the smaller, joyous things in my life: the wet rain on my face on a warm evening, the way my dog chirps in the morning, and how a small joke from your best friend can make a world of difference on a bad day. 

Each of these lamps and their corresponding design elements is representative of a light in the darkness shining its way through at different times in my life. Through this exhibition, I hope to inspire the audience to seek out small joys, to elevate their lights, and to never lose sight of what matters most to their creative flames.