Artist Résumé
Samantha Heligman
Austin, Texas • Samanthaheligman@gmail.com • www.settleceramic.com
@settle_ Ceramics + @_sa__mi_photo
Education
BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
2006-2010
Exhibitions
- Summer Salon, Cloud Tree, Austin, Texas — 2025
- Form Works, Women and Their Work, Austin, Texas— 2025
- Studio Tour Group Shows , Big Medium, Austin, Texas — 2015-2024
Professional Experience
Production Potter — Independent Studio Practice
2015- present
- Designed and produced functional ceramic wares with a focus on form, durability, and utility.
- Managed all aspects of studio production, including wheel throwing, glazing, firing, and distribution.
- Established ongoing relationships with collectors, galleries, and retail outlets.
Fine Art Photographer — Independent Studio Practice
2004–present
- Specialized in photographing female subjects in natural settings, exploring the body’s relationship to landscape.
- Worked across film, digital, and instant formats to create both individual works and cohesive series.
- Exhibited photography in gallery and group show contexts.
Skills
- Wheel throwing, glazing, kiln operation
- Darkroom techniques, film processing, digital photography
- Instant photography (Polaroid/Instax processes)
- Exhibition preparation and installation
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign)
