Taylor Robenalt, Mama Bear and Cub Rising with Resilience (Detail), 2026, Stoneware under glaze, glaze, luster, and mixed media, 58 in. x 62 in. x 48 in., Photo: Sorcha Augustine

Dive into the captivating world of ceramic artist Taylor Robenalt as she presents her mid-career retrospective at the Museum of Art – DeLand. This exhibition features her anthropomorphic porcelain sculptures of animals, figures, and flora.

Through layered symbolism and narrative forms, Robenalt contributes to the ongoing conversation surrounding sculptural ceramics, merging the disciplines of ceramics and sculpture in innovative ways. Her work emphasizes the power of storytelling, as symbolic forms come together to weave a larger narrative of change and transformation.

As a professor at Ringling College of Art and Design, Robenalt creates pieces that are visually engaging and emotionally impactful, inviting viewers to connect intuitively. This exhibition offers a space for reflection, linking audiences to themes of identity, transformation, and shared human experience. Attendees are encouraged to see their own evolving stories mirrored in her work, connecting personal experiences with contemporary artistic discourse.

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