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About Ciro

Hello, I’m Ciro. I’m a visual artist and curator.

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Artist featured in National CLAY WEEK October 11-13th, 2020

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May 18

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@timsceramics ROCKS!
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Happy Mugshot Monday!
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I’m posting a blog later this week about a mugshot activism project I’m virtually exhibiting for my MFA graduation this August 2021 at Vermont College of Fine Arts @vcfavisualart
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You can check out some of the rad entries at #functionalforciro .
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Again thank you
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I’m trying to decide whether I should do another run of these high top sneaker and polka dot mugs or not. Let me know what you think in the comments please.
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#mugshotmonday #VcfaLove
#timsceramics #functionalbyciro #visualart #advocacy #activism #wearesupra #imagetransfer #screenprint #howiamaco #printonclay #chrysanthos #plainsmanclay #m370 #vipotterysupply #madeinaskutt #contemporaryart #CiroDiRuocco #canadianceramics #ilearnhere

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May 4

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Too much to say... no words to say it.
Plenty of feelings. Successful reduction firing
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#mugshotmonday #TenYearsSober #greenmountainstate #vermontlife #vcfalove #vermontart #canadianartist #CiroDiRuocco #Plainsmanclay #makeanddoceramics #canadianceramics #TranslucentPorcelain

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Mar 30

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The come back...
of Sgraffito Polka Dot MUGS!
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Available in Porcelain or Stoneware.
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Dishwasher and microwave safe.
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Each polka dot 💯 guaranteed to be scratched out by the artist himself. 👨🏼‍🎤
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#polkadots #dotsruleeverythingaroundme #sgraffitopottery #chrysanthoscolor #canadianceramics #plainsmanclay #polariceporcelain #mugshotmonday #functionalbyciro #cirodiruocco #translucentporcelain #polkadotpottery

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Mar 13

Wake up and Live but FIRST Sleep In!! Today marks the first full day of @project_sleep ‘s 7th annual Sleep In. A weekend filled with opportunities to both learn about sleep health and to connect with people in the sleep community.
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For those of you that I haven’t connected with yet...
Hi my name is Ciro and I’m proud to be Project Sleep’s Creative Director.
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The sleep community holds a special place in my heart because it was the audience that identified with my early artwork and encouraged me to attend art school to become a Visual Artist.
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I’m presently in my final stretch of my MFA Candidacy in Visual Art at Vermont College of Fine Arts.
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After I’m finished my MFA, I hope to continue exhibiting internationally by addressing themes that are personal, engaging, and that positively contribute to my work in advocacy.
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#SleepIn2021 #ProjectSleep #NarcolepsyAwareness #SleepApneaAwareness #Advocacy #SleepHealth #CircadianRhythm #SiberianHuskyPuppy @novahusky802 #VermontLife #VermontBarns #Sculpture #mtn94 #StencilArt #CanadianVisualArtist #ArtLight #VermontArt #CiroDiRuocco

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Feb 11

Early morning sunshine and walk about.
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#VermontLife #NovaAndCiro #snowshoes #snow #winterwonderland #february #MakingTheBestOfThis #huskylife #WeMissOneLove

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Dec 22

Cardio with Nova.
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Music What a wonderful world by 🎺 Louis Armstrong!
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#CiroDiRuocco #novahusky802 #WhataWonderfulWorld #LouisArmstrong #huskypuppy #siberianhusky #sleddog #vermontlife #burlingtonvermont #holidaymusic

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Nov 29

Studio Dance! Enjoying my new space in the Queen City of New England!

Now shhh I’m watching @lizc_ceramics
Liz Collinson’s Workshop
(one of my favourite UK Porcelain artists!) as part of the Ceramic Congress 2020
Virtual Conference
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#ceramiccongress2020 @theceramicscongress
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Phish - You enjoy myself (Live)
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#PlainsmanClay #QueenCity #NewEngland #burlingtonvermont #VermontArtist #CiroDiRuocco #TranslucentPorcelain #PolarIcePorcelain #CanadianClay #Phish #YouEnjoyMyself

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Nov 18

Tuesday AM chill vibes

Made @mccaffrk 🍵Tea with Toast & packed her a muffin & 🍎. @novahusky802 had breakfast and now she is letting me chill before our brisk AM 🐾walk! Finding my morning Flow before throwing pots.
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What does your morning
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Music
The Formula by @russ
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Hashtags/ #Huskypuppy #siberianhusky #tuesdayvibes #teatime #morningdogwalk #burlingtonvt #vermontlife
#PlainsmanClay
#PolarIcePorcelain
#CiroCeramics
#FunctionalByCiro
#CiroDiRuocco

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Nov 14

Thank you @treyanastasio for acknowledging the difficulties for people with Substance Use Disorders BUT also sharing personal insight that people are NOT alone.
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Whether they choose the path of recovery or NOT. Please reach out if you are struggling. Thank you!
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#selfcare #bubblebath #thebeaconjams #treyanastasio #youarenotalone #addiction #AlcoholUseDisorder #SubstanceUseDisorder #Phans #recovery #covid19 #beacontheatre @beacontheatre

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Oct 29

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Fresh Canadian porcelain vases coming up with cobalt oxide mocha diffusion.
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New work available soon!!
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Tags/ #Ceramics
#CanadianCeramics #PolarIcePorcelain #PlainsmanClay #ilearnhere #FunctionalByCiro #Pottery
#VisualArt #BuyLocal #cbcarts #blueandwhite #cobaltoxide #CanadianClay #mochadiffusion #mochaware #cobaltblue #porcelain #CiroDiRuocco #VCFA #VCFAlove #vermontartist #madeinvermont #pottersmastermind #VTart #contemporaryceramics

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Oct 22

Have a LOVELY day today! 🎶
-Ella Fitzgerald
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Nova is feeling back to her normal self!! I adore her playful spirit. She has such an active imagination, it keeps me inspired.
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This reel video was from this summer and it got lost in the mix of everything.
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Back in the studio today for me. I’ll keep you posted on how that goes and what’s being made.
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Ciao,
Ciro
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#playfulpuppy
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#SiberianHusky #Siberianhuskypuppy #huskyplaytime
#novahusky802 @novahusky802
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Oct 18

Thank you @jamesblake @travisscott @metroboomin ‘Mile High’ was featured during my bubble bath festival tonight!

#bubblebath #baths

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Oct 17

Latszo is my guy! “CIRO I have some pottery books that might interest you! Come come look.”

He is the owner of @fourcornersoftheearthdeli

The #HavanaHam is my jam ✨👾

Nourishment for my sweetheart 💗 @mccaffrk
#FourCornersDeli
#burlingtonVT

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Oct 17

Thank you @treyanastasio #BeaconJams @beacontheatre
Phans who take bubble baths.

For audio send it over to Twitch>Trey Anastasio

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Oct 16

Bottom line..If you choose to use drugs, please don’t use alone. Carry Naloxone. Thank you!
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Title: Chase the Solution, Not the Dragon
Ceramic Vase🏺
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A studio project from my Cultural Studies in Visual Art class from undergrad.
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This ceramic vase references a 16th century Chinese piece. I used traditional and contemporary techniques on the surface design of the vase.
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The imagery I chose to use was based off pieces from the Ming dynasty period.
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I incorporated some contemporary text including original poetry, newspaper headlines, and imagery to reference the Overdose crisis in Canada 🇨🇦 and the US 🇺🇸.
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The fentanyl that is killing thousands of people is believed to be coming from China; it's a personal topic for me, as I lost my housemate just over 5 years ago, my best friend 12 years ago, and struggled with a substance use disorder myself.
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"The only way we'll ever touch the problem of addiction is by developing and fostering viable culture."-Dr. Bruce K. Alexander .
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The solution for me personally was nurturing my creativity (attending art school and grad school), building a supportive community that transcends geographical borders. Rehabilitation/ treatment (more than one attempt), counselling , and a 12 step program of my choice.
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If you're struggling with a substance use disorder or think you might have a problem.. please ask for help or reach out! .
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Losing people to accidental overdoses or suicide is not a solution. I share my story and what helped me build the life I love today, as a service to the community.
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#clayweek2020 #CanadianCeramics #chrysanthoscolor #PotteryIsPolitical #CiroDiRuocco #Printonclay #VermontArt #Plainsmanclay #OverdoseCrisis #naloxonesaveslives #Translucentporcelain

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Oct 12

Hi everyone Happy 🇨🇦Thanksgiving to those of us that are Canadian and Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day here in Vermont!
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Welcome to the picturesque #VermontLife
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It’s been just over a year since my Studio, artwork, and clay arrived from British Columbia 🇨🇦.
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Juggling renovations with Grad School and family needs on top of COVID-19 has made new flooring a challenge but I’ll get there.
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I’m happy with the space and ready to work again. I’m grateful to have the support of my fiancée Kelly, my family here in Vermont, and all around the world. Thank you for those of you who have been sharing how my work has impacted your own work. It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade of work and I’m still Emerging!
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Thank you all for tuning in.
Much Love - Ciro
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I’ll be back after family dinner tonight to do a relaxed paint and sip style of conversational work!
I might even share about my next body of work....
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Tomorrow I’ll be doing screenprinting demo’s and a brief DIY screenprinting workshop of the basics!
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#CiroDiRuocco #ClayWeek2020 #PlainsmanClay #cwos2020 #VirtualStudioTour #makeanddoceramics #CanadianCeramics in #America #VcfaLove #vermontfoliage #madeinaskutt #potteryispolitical #visualartist #vermontartist #ceramicstudio #vermontcollegeoffinearts #chrysanthoscolor
#countonconeart
@chrysanthoscolor
@plainsmanclay @clay_week @make_and_do_ceramics
@skuttkilns @skuttwheels @cone.art.kilns @coneartkilns @baileypottery

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