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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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Nova’s feeling like a true wild husky in this lush green grass! 🐾🌿 #ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇʟᴏᴠᴇʀ #huskylifestyle #dogsofinstagram #siberianhusky 📸 @lucianadiruocco
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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
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. 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
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Mar 30

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. 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

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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. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VermontLife #NovaAndCiro #snowshoes #snow #winterwonderland #february #MakingTheBestOfThis #huskylife #WeMissOneLove
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Dec 22

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Cardio with Nova. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Music What a wonderful world by 🎺 Louis Armstrong! . . . . #CiroDiRuocco #novahusky802 #WhataWonderfulWorld #LouisArmstrong #huskypuppy #siberianhusky #sleddog #vermontlife #burlingtonvermont #holidaymusic
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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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Music Phish - You enjoy myself (Live) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 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

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. 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #playfulpuppy #huskypuppy #SiberianHusky #Siberianhuskypuppy #huskyplaytime #novahusky802 @novahusky802 #CiroDiRuocco
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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
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Oct 17

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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

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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

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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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‘Chase the Solution Not the Dragon’ Ceramic Vase

Letting Go Vessel

Portal Magazine

Mary Fox: Unearthing Beauty Film

Peek-a-boot Vase

Risorgimento Vase

La Pioggia Vase

Alligator Crawl Raku

A mug for Shane Koyczan and winning poetry submission

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Ciro Di Ruocco

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331 10,447

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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. @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
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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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 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

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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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Early morning sunshine and walk about. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VermontLife #NovaAndCiro #snowshoes #snow #winterwonderland #february #MakingTheBestOfThis #huskylife #WeMissOneLove
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Dec 22

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Cardio with Nova. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Music What a wonderful world by 🎺 Louis Armstrong! . . . . #CiroDiRuocco #novahusky802 #WhataWonderfulWorld #LouisArmstrong #huskypuppy #siberianhusky #sleddog #vermontlife #burlingtonvermont #holidaymusic
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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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Music Phish - You enjoy myself (Live) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 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

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. 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #playfulpuppy #huskypuppy #SiberianHusky #Siberianhuskypuppy #huskyplaytime #novahusky802 @novahusky802 #CiroDiRuocco
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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
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Oct 17

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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

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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

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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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