Cynthia Cummings-Birch is a ceramic artist whose work is both sculptural and functional with an emphasis on the natural world, specifically the landscape of New Hampshire. She combines throwing, hand building and figurative carving, creating a contrast between the smooth glazed areas and the carved stained surface of the landscape. The glazes she uses are all colors found in nature which help to evoke the feeling of the natural environment and create a sense of place.Cynthia gaduated with a BA from Plymouth State University and has spent many years teaching students throughout New Hampshire in public schools, summer arts programs and advanced workshops for adults.
