Marla Benton is a ceramic artist and educator based in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. She is fortunate to have a studio a stone’s throw from her house, allowing her to pop back and forth from family to work.
Inspired by her surroundings and by her adventures, her practice spans both studio-based work, large-scale community projects, and installation pieces, all with a strong emphasis on creating interactive art that invites personal connection. Through her gallery pieces and installations, Benton integrates surface design, text and unexpected elements that challenge conventions, evoke curiosity, and encourage active participation.

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Marla's mugs will appear here when the show opens on March 22nd at 1:30 pm NDT (noon Eastern).