Bio

Liz Bloomfield is a San Francisco native whose work is inspired by the forms, colors, and textures of the natural world. With a background in both art and science, she studied neuropsychology as an undergraduate and conducted research on human and animal behavior. She later worked as a biology technician caring for aquatic species at a science museum.

Bloomfield eventually returned to school to study art, bringing a scientific lens to her creative practice. Through clay, she explores natural structures and systems, translating observation and research into sculptural form. 

Artist Statement

Liz Bloomfield, a San Francisco native, channels her deep connection to nature and biology through her clay sculptures. With a keen eye for the intricate textures and organic forms found in diverse environments—ranging from rugged shorelines to arid deserts, towering alpine mountains, and the winding depths of slot canyons—Bloomfield captures the essence of the natural world in her ceramic works.

Her artistic process is rooted in exploration and experimentation, allowing the tactile and transformative nature of clay to guide her creativity. This hands-on approach not only shapes the physical form of her pieces but also imbues them with an emotional resonance that reflects the beauty and fragility of the ecosystems that inspire her.

Through her work, Bloomfield seeks to awaken a sense of curiosity and wonder in her audience, encouraging viewers to observe and appreciate the intricate details and textures of the world around them. By bridging art and nature, she invites others to cultivate a deeper connection with the environment and reflect on the delicate balance that sustains it.

CV

Shows:

2026

  • Super Hyper Local- Drawing Room: July-Sept 2026

  • Green- Arc Gallery: July-Aug 2026

  • Hot for Teachers- Drawing Room: May-July 2026

  • Luminosity- Abrams Claghorn Gallery: April 2026

  • Art of Nature- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History: March-May 2026

  • FEM-Minis -SFWA Artist Gallery: March-April 2026

  • Surface Tension- Arc Gallery Jan-Feb 2026

  • Food Exhibition- Randall Museum: June 2023-present

2025

  • Kriste Michelini Interiors: Nov 14 2024-Jan 31 2025

  • Randall Museum: June 2023 - Present

2024

  • JCC: January 18 - June 2024 | San Francisco, CA

  • Santa Cruz Natural History Museum: March 22 - May 2024

  • Hunt and Gather: March 22 - May 2024

  • Arc Gallery: February 23 - May 2024 | San Francisco, CA

  • Drawing Room: February 22 - March 26, 2024 | San Francisco, CA

  • Olive Hyde Art Gallery: Aug 15-Oct 5

  • Kriste Michelini Interiors: Nov 14 2024-Jan 31 2025

  • Randall Museum: June 2023 - Present

2023

  • Blackbird Books: November 2023 | San Francisco, CA

  • Arc Gallery: November - December 2023 | San Francisco, CA

  • Drawing Room: September - October 2023 | San Francisco, CA

  • Arc Gallery: June - August 2023 | San Francisco, CA

  • Randall Museum: June 2023 - Present | San Francisco, CA

  • (415) Public Gallery: April 2023 | San Francisco, CA

2022

  • Drawing Room Gallery Show: Land | San Francisco, CA

  • Drawing Room Gallery Show: Sea | San Francisco, CA

  • Open Studios at Sunset Communal Arts | San Francisco, CA

  • Clement St. Art Walk | San Francisco, CA

2021

  • Pottery Northwest Community Showcase: Highlighted Artist | Seattle, WA

Education & Clay Experience

2022 - Present

  • Studio Manager and Ceramics Instructor at Sunset Communal Arts | San Francisco, CA

2021

  • Ceramics Instructor and Studio Technician at Pottery Northwest | Seattle, WA

2018 - 2020

  • Ceramics Instructor and Technician at Artillery Ceramics | San Francisco, CA

  • Ceramics Instructor at Creative Canopy | San Francisco, CA

2016 - 2020

  • Community College of San Francisco

    • Art Department: Ceramics and Sculpture

2005 - 2009

  • Bachelor of Science at California Polytechnic State University

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