Dawn Soltysiak's Artist Statement
Preservation, nature and knowledge are key to my life's journey.  I enjoy exploring the interplay of organic forms, unique firing techniques and natural processes.   My work consists of the outcome from these explorations and embodies the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi, which is concerned with the beauty of studied simplicity and harmony with nature.  This demands from me an acceptance of the innate beauty from a natural process and of things imperfect.

"Life is a journey, not a destination."     
                       

Dawn's Journey Is An Ever Changing And Growing Body Of Work...Artist Dawn Soltysiak owns and operates Khnemu Studio LLC and enjoys a live/work lifestyle.  Her working artist's studio and unique contemporary  fine art and craft gallery is located on a picturesque farm estate which she calls home.
Dawn worked summers on her grand-parents farm and has been involved with ceramics since the age of 2, when her mother opened a hobby ceramics studio. These life experiences were the foundation she used to create the unique lifestyle she lives today.

      
Participating in various ceramic art competitions throughout her life, Dawn has won several first place ribbons.  Her work is already in private collections all over the world and she was featured on TV for her pottery.  Dawn's work can be seen at Khnemu Studio LLC, various art galleries and art fairs.  
      

With much hard work Dawn's dreams are coming true.  Khnemu Studio's gallery opened in 2002 showcasing the work of Dawn Soltysiak.  It has since expanded to display a unique contemporary fine art and craft gallery, offering an eclectic selection of hand-made ceramics and fine art.

Dawn appreciates the people in her life who have loved, taught and supported her on the journey.  Special thanks go to her loving and supportive husband, as well as her mom and sister Sheri.  Dawn dedicates her studio to the memory of her father and all he taught her.  

What is Khnemu and how do you pronounce it?
(Kh-ne-mu, and yes you say the K)
In Egyptian mythology Khnemu was the god of creation, arts and craft and fertility.  It was believed by the ancients that Khnemu fashioned man and the gods on his potter's wheel.  "Khnemu" literally means molder or sculptor.  He is represented in hieroglyphics as the ram-headed god.  
Khnemu Studio is a place of creation, where one-of-a-kind vessels are molded and sculpted on the potter's wheel.