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About Ciro

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

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Ciro Di Ruocco

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

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Jun 11

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Nova’s feeling like a true wild husky in this lush green grass! 🐾🌿 #ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇʟᴏᴠᴇʀ #huskylifestyle #dogsofinstagram #siberianhusky 
📸 @lucianadiruocco
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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 
@timsceramics for rocking one of my high top sneaker and polka dot mugs!
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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. 
•
Dishwasher and microwave safe. 
•
Each polka dot 💯 guaranteed to be scratched out by the artist himself. 👨🏼‍🎤
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.
.
.
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#polkadots #dotsruleeverythingaroundme #sgraffitopottery #chrysanthoscolor #canadianceramics #plainsmanclay #polariceporcelain #mugshotmonday #functionalbyciro #cirodiruocco #translucentporcelain #polkadotpottery
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Mar 13

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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.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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. 
...
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.
...
I’m presently in my final stretch of my MFA Candidacy in Visual Art at Vermont College of Fine Arts.
...
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.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#SleepIn2021 #ProjectSleep #NarcolepsyAwareness #SleepApneaAwareness #Advocacy #SleepHealth #CircadianRhythm #SiberianHuskyPuppy @novahusky802 #VermontLife #VermontBarns #Sculpture #mtn94 #StencilArt #CanadianVisualArtist #ArtLight #VermontArt #CiroDiRuocco
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Feb 11

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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

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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
126 5

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Nov 29

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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
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ceramiccongress2020 @theceramicscongress
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Music 
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

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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.
Essential self-care ✨
.
What does your morning 
self-care look like?
.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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

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Thank you @treyanastasio for acknowledging the difficulties for people with Substance Use Disorders BUT also sharing personal insight that people are NOT alone. 
.
Whether they choose the path of recovery or NOT. Please reach out if you are struggling. Thank you!
.
..
...
..
.
#selfcare #bubblebath #thebeaconjams #treyanastasio #youarenotalone #addiction  #AlcoholUseDisorder #SubstanceUseDisorder #Phans #recovery #covid19 #beacontheatre @beacontheatre
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Oct 29

Open
.
Fresh Canadian porcelain vases coming up with cobalt oxide mocha diffusion.
.
.
.
.
..
...
....
...
..
.
New work available soon!!
.
..
...
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

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Have a LOVELY day today! 🎶
-Ella Fitzgerald 
.
Nova is feeling back to her normal self!! I adore her playful spirit. She has such an active imagination, it keeps me inspired.
.
This reel video was from this summer and it got lost in the mix of everything.
.
.
Back in the studio today for me. I’ll keep you posted on how that goes and what’s being made.
.
Ciao,
Ciro
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#playfulpuppy
#huskypuppy 
#SiberianHusky #Siberianhuskypuppy #huskyplaytime 
#novahusky802 @novahusky802
#CiroDiRuocco
289 9

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Oct 18

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

#bubblebath #baths
34 0

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Oct 17

Open
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
4 0

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Oct 17

Open
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

Open
Bottom line..If you choose to use drugs, please don’t use alone. Carry Naloxone. Thank you!
・・・
Title: Chase the Solution, Not the Dragon
Ceramic Vase🏺
.
A studio project from my Cultural Studies in Visual Art class from undergrad.
.
This ceramic vase references a 16th century Chinese piece. I used traditional and contemporary techniques on the surface design of the vase.
.
The imagery I chose to use was based off pieces from the Ming dynasty period.
.
I incorporated some contemporary text including original poetry, newspaper headlines, and imagery to reference the Overdose crisis in Canada 🇨🇦 and the US 🇺🇸.
.
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.
.
"The only way we'll ever touch the problem of addiction is by developing and fostering viable culture."-Dr. Bruce K. Alexander .
.
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.
.
If you're struggling with a substance use disorder or think you might have a problem.. please ask for help or reach out! . 
.
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.
.
.
.
.
#clayweek2020 #CanadianCeramics #chrysanthoscolor #PotteryIsPolitical #CiroDiRuocco #Printonclay #VermontArt #Plainsmanclay #OverdoseCrisis #naloxonesaveslives #Translucentporcelain
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332 10,308

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

cirocapri84

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Jun 11

Open
Nova’s feeling like a true wild husky in this lush green grass! 🐾🌿 #ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇʟᴏᴠᴇʀ #huskylifestyle #dogsofinstagram #siberianhusky 
📸 @lucianadiruocco
290 6

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May 18

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@timsceramics ROCKS!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Happy Mugshot Monday!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You can check out some of the rad entries at #functionalforciro .
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Again thank you 
@timsceramics for rocking one of my high top sneaker and polka dot mugs!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#mugshotmonday #VcfaLove
#timsceramics #functionalbyciro #visualart #advocacy #activism #wearesupra #imagetransfer #screenprint #howiamaco #printonclay #chrysanthos #plainsmanclay #m370 #vipotterysupply #madeinaskutt #contemporaryart #CiroDiRuocco #canadianceramics #ilearnhere
110 12

cirocapri84

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May 4

Open
.
Too much to say... no words to say it.
Plenty of feelings. Successful reduction firing
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#mugshotmonday #TenYearsSober #greenmountainstate #vermontlife #vcfalove #vermontart #canadianartist #CiroDiRuocco #Plainsmanclay #makeanddoceramics #canadianceramics #TranslucentPorcelain
217 22

cirocapri84

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Mar 30

Open
.
The come back...
of Sgraffito Polka Dot MUGS! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Available in Porcelain or Stoneware. 
•
Dishwasher and microwave safe. 
•
Each polka dot 💯 guaranteed to be scratched out by the artist himself. 👨🏼‍🎤
.
.
.
.
.
#polkadots #dotsruleeverythingaroundme #sgraffitopottery #chrysanthoscolor #canadianceramics #plainsmanclay #polariceporcelain #mugshotmonday #functionalbyciro #cirodiruocco #translucentporcelain #polkadotpottery
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Mar 13

Open
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.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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. 
...
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.
...
I’m presently in my final stretch of my MFA Candidacy in Visual Art at Vermont College of Fine Arts.
...
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.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#SleepIn2021 #ProjectSleep #NarcolepsyAwareness #SleepApneaAwareness #Advocacy #SleepHealth #CircadianRhythm #SiberianHuskyPuppy @novahusky802 #VermontLife #VermontBarns #Sculpture #mtn94 #StencilArt #CanadianVisualArtist #ArtLight #VermontArt #CiroDiRuocco
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Feb 11

Open
Early morning sunshine and walk about.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#VermontLife #NovaAndCiro #snowshoes #snow #winterwonderland #february #MakingTheBestOfThis #huskylife #WeMissOneLove
168 5

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Dec 22

Open
Cardio with Nova.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Music  What a wonderful world by 🎺 Louis Armstrong!
.
.
.
.
#CiroDiRuocco #novahusky802 #WhataWonderfulWorld #LouisArmstrong #huskypuppy #siberianhusky #sleddog #vermontlife #burlingtonvermont #holidaymusic
126 5

cirocapri84

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Nov 29

Open
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
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ceramiccongress2020 @theceramicscongress
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Music 
Phish - You enjoy myself (Live)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#PlainsmanClay #QueenCity #NewEngland #burlingtonvermont #VermontArtist #CiroDiRuocco #TranslucentPorcelain #PolarIcePorcelain #CanadianClay #Phish #YouEnjoyMyself
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cirocapri84

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Nov 18

Open
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.
Essential self-care ✨
.
What does your morning 
self-care look like?
.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Music 
The Formula by @russ 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hashtags/ #Huskypuppy #siberianhusky #tuesdayvibes #teatime #morningdogwalk #burlingtonvt #vermontlife 
#PlainsmanClay
#PolarIcePorcelain
#CiroCeramics
#FunctionalByCiro
#CiroDiRuocco
160 7

cirocapri84

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Nov 14

Open
Thank you @treyanastasio for acknowledging the difficulties for people with Substance Use Disorders BUT also sharing personal insight that people are NOT alone. 
.
Whether they choose the path of recovery or NOT. Please reach out if you are struggling. Thank you!
.
..
...
..
.
#selfcare #bubblebath #thebeaconjams #treyanastasio #youarenotalone #addiction  #AlcoholUseDisorder #SubstanceUseDisorder #Phans #recovery #covid19 #beacontheatre @beacontheatre
10 0

cirocapri84

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Oct 29

Open
.
Fresh Canadian porcelain vases coming up with cobalt oxide mocha diffusion.
.
.
.
.
..
...
....
...
..
.
New work available soon!!
.
..
...
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

Open
Have a LOVELY day today! 🎶
-Ella Fitzgerald 
.
Nova is feeling back to her normal self!! I adore her playful spirit. She has such an active imagination, it keeps me inspired.
.
This reel video was from this summer and it got lost in the mix of everything.
.
.
Back in the studio today for me. I’ll keep you posted on how that goes and what’s being made.
.
Ciao,
Ciro
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
.
#playfulpuppy
#huskypuppy 
#SiberianHusky #Siberianhuskypuppy #huskyplaytime 
#novahusky802 @novahusky802
#CiroDiRuocco
289 9

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Oct 18

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

#bubblebath #baths
34 0

cirocapri84

View

Oct 17

Open
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
4 0

cirocapri84

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Oct 17

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

For audio send it over to Twitch>Trey Anastasio
58 0

cirocapri84

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Oct 16

Open
Bottom line..If you choose to use drugs, please don’t use alone. Carry Naloxone. Thank you!
・・・
Title: Chase the Solution, Not the Dragon
Ceramic Vase🏺
.
A studio project from my Cultural Studies in Visual Art class from undergrad.
.
This ceramic vase references a 16th century Chinese piece. I used traditional and contemporary techniques on the surface design of the vase.
.
The imagery I chose to use was based off pieces from the Ming dynasty period.
.
I incorporated some contemporary text including original poetry, newspaper headlines, and imagery to reference the Overdose crisis in Canada 🇨🇦 and the US 🇺🇸.
.
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.
.
"The only way we'll ever touch the problem of addiction is by developing and fostering viable culture."-Dr. Bruce K. Alexander .
.
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.
.
If you're struggling with a substance use disorder or think you might have a problem.. please ask for help or reach out! . 
.
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.
.
.
.
.
#clayweek2020 #CanadianCeramics #chrysanthoscolor #PotteryIsPolitical #CiroDiRuocco #Printonclay #VermontArt #Plainsmanclay #OverdoseCrisis #naloxonesaveslives #Translucentporcelain
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