About Kelly Kaatz

Detroit based artist, Kelly Kaatz, has been honing her skills in functional ceramics since 2012. Originally a sculptor and metalsmith with a BFA degree from Wayne State university, Kelly applies the skillset she acquired to her ceramic practice to create sculptural, hand built works from clay. Her pots embody abstract scenes from nature and are filled with texture, uneven lines and whimsical flow.

After winning multiple awards in ceramics plus successfully navigating her business through the strange times of Covid, Kelly decided it was time to end her position as a Gallery Director to pursue ceramics full time in November 2021.

Kelly’s ceramics can be found at many fine art fairs and a few gallery shops across the Midwest.