Bio
Eliana E. Rodriguez is a Latina artist who creates pottery, prints and illustrations. Rodriguez earned her BFA from Appalachian State University where she discovered her passion for printmaking and ceramics. Two mediums that she feels are so different and yet intersect in their processes. She has worked as a Summer Resident and Studio Assistant at Odyssey Clayworks and has served on the board of SGC International as the Student Representative. Rodriguez has served as a Studio Assistant at the Penland School of Craft and is currently a Speedball Demo Artist. She has an art practice in Asheville, NC where she continues to make work.

Statement
Whether pottery, printed work, or illustrations, my art draws inspiration from my surroundings and experiences. In my work I use my style across various mediums to explore themes of my identity, nature and color. I value each step of my making process which is why every print, pot and illustration is hand-made by me. I believe that every creation I make is a piece of me that gets to venture out into the world and touch the lives of others.