Biography
In 2024, Willard completed her BFA in Fine Arts at Alfred University and received an MFA from NSCAD University in Halifax, NS, Canada. She was a visiting assistant professor at Alfred University in ceramics from 2020-2023. Adero is a co-founder of Pots on Wheels, a nonprofit a mobile outreach organization. In the spring of 2023, Adero has curated multiple exhibitions, participated in national ceramics discussion panels, exhibited work nationally and internationally, and featured in numerous publications and books on ceramics. Currently, she serves as an assistant professor of ceramics at California State University, Sacramento.
Artist Statement
I construct intricate compositions adorned with vibrant motifs: swirling circles, meandering vines, industrial grids, and geometric planes. The interplay of these elements creates a dynamic tension, balancing discord and harmony. I draw inspiration from fabric, plants, and the body and use red clay, because I love the depth and richness it brings to the layers of resists, slips, and underglaze on my clay forms.
Some of my work is about creating beautiful surfaces, while in other forms, I want to express metaphors for fluid and undulating identities.
More information about Adero can be found at: aderowillard.com