Zsuzsa Monostory
Ontario
I was born and raised in Hungary and received my diploma in biology at ELTE University in Budapest. I came to Canada with my family in 1989, and worked in the Mount Sinai Hospital Research Institute until my new passion took over biology.
I am a self taught fulltime ceramic artist since 1997.
My inspiration comes from architecture, nature, and all things living.
Perhaps it is my strong inheritance from my past profession that makes the human form, nature and behaviour most intriguing to me. I strive to bring the gestures of human connections and relationships to life in my work.
Animals are equally exciting to sculpt. Besides their anatomy I try to learn more about their way of life, social structures, behaviours and build some of those features into my narrative pieces.
As a biologist, environmental issues were always close to my heart. Becoming an artist made it easier for me to express my concerns in a different way.
I can not tell you how pleasing is to finish a piece that somewhat reflects my thoughts and it is even more satisfying to share it with an appreciative viewer.
ZS#18 Raku Elephant $550 10.5x16"
Zs#21 Raku Elephant $350 6.5x9.5"
Zs#23 Raku Elephant $420 6.5x10"
Zs#19 Raku Elephant $450 9.5x12.5"
Zs#22 Raku Elephant $350 6x9"
Bull Bowl, 2014 $1750
Budda, 2017 $1400
Chess Set, 2014 SOLD
Green Fish Box, 2021 $680
Raku Caretakers, 2021 $2900
Fish Box with Trout, 2021 $700
Chimera with goat horns, 2021 SOLD
Raku Rabbit Box, 2021 $500
Woodfired Caretakers, 2021 $2750
Chimera Bowl, 2021 SOLD
Raku Goats, #28 SOLD #29 $150 6x6"
Woodfired Squirrel, 2021 $1700
Mistress of the Elephants, 2021 $3500
Indian Elephant Tribute bo, 2014 $1200
Elephant on stand, 2014 $950
Elephant on stand, 2014 $950
African Elephant box, 2014 $1200
Intimacy Box $95 3.5x4"
Intimacy Box SOLD 2.5x3.5"
#ZS15 Rabbit with Hat $260 6.5x7"