Zoë Powell
b. 1994

Zoë Powell’s work consists of organic sculptural vessels made from clays and minerals she collects and processes herself. She views working with locally sourced materials as an exercise in sustainability and aims to take full responsibility for each material by honoring it throughout the production process. She is interested in psychological pathology and is currently working on a series focused on transitional spaces, and how certain forms can evoke a sense of comfort to an otherwise vulnerable viewer. Zoë graduated from the College of William & Mary in 2016 with a B.A. in Fine Art and a B.S. in Biology. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries around the United States and Europe.

Mitch Iburg
b. 1989

Mitch Iburg is a ceramic artist who works extensively with clays, rocks, and minerals collected directly from the landscape. Through various bodies of work, he aims to promote the intrinsic qualities of Minnesota’s diverse mineral resources and the various natural phenomena that have shaped them. He received his B.A. in Fine Art from Coe College in 2011 and has since worked at studios in Virginia, New York, California, Denmark and Estonia - adapting bodies of work in response to the landscapes and resources inherent to each location. In 2018 he and his partner Zoë Powell established their current workshop, Studio Alluvium in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Studio Alluvium’s mission is to study the state’s unique clay and mineral resources while also promoting the use of local materials in the field of ceramic art. Studio Alluvium builds community by hosting various workshops, allowing artists from all over the world opportunities to come together to learn about natural resources in their areas.