Red Lodge Clay Center – Long-Term Resident 2023-2024
Marlaina Lutz is an artist who creates functional ceramic objects. Originally from New Jersey, she began working with clay while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. After graduating, Lutz was the assistant manager of Gasworks NYC, a community clay studio in Brooklyn, NY. After three years in this position, Lutz moved to Logan, Utah where she is a recent MFA graduate in ceramics from Utah State University. She is currently a Long-Term Resident at Red Lodge Clay Center.
Art with the potential for use has captured my attention for as long as I can remember. The moment I was taught how to sew as a child, I was hooked on the idea that whatever I made could become a part of my daily life. My interest in the intersection between beauty and functionality is the driving force that leads me to create objects in a variety of media. By exploring the relationships between aesthetics and utility through ceramics, I aim to create useful objects that highlight the human inclination to nest and create comfort.