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Miwa Ceramics — Handmade Pottery by Miwako “Binky” Heverly

Artist Context
Miwako Heverly (also known as Binky) creates handmade ceramic pottery rooted in Japanese artistic philosophy — simplicity, natural beauty, and mindful craftsmanship. Her work focuses on organic forms that evoke peace and functionality, inviting users to enjoy both the tactile and visual qualities of each piece in daily rituals like drinking coffee or gathering around the table. 

Seen Before
Miwa’s ceramics are featured in exhibitions and sales events throughout Wisconsin, including The Cappaert Contemporary Gallery (Egg Harbor), Green Bay Art Colony exhibitions at the Neville Public Museum, Studio Rouge Art Nite (De Pere), and other regional art festivals, expanding her reach across the local arts community. 

ABOUT MIWAKO (Binky)

Miwa Ceramics comes from her name, Miwako, which means beautiful and peaceful, and that is what she wants her pottery to be- giving a sense of beauty and peace every time people look at and hold them.

Taking inspiration from her heritage, Miwako likes to express Japanese art philosophy and appreciation of nature in her ceramics - grace of simplicity is presented in subtle and understated shapes and forms, beauty of imperfection is shown in asymmetry and randomness in her designs, tranquility is expressed in the peaceful and nostalgic ways she uses nature’s motif and hues, and power of absence is demonstrated by purposeful spaces to create balance.

Miwako finds pure joy of creation and her genuine self through clay and hopes to share her love of pottery making with others. She has participated in shows in Green Bay, Wisconsin, had her work exhibited at The Neville Public Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art, The Art Garage, has her pieces at Cappaert Contemporary Gallery in Egg Harbor, and participated on various art shows in Wisconsin.

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