Marisa Ruglio began throwing pots at Earthworks on the Upper East Side of New York City, seeking a tactile outlet to balance long hours spent writing in advertising. After nearly a decade of exploring different clays, forms, and firings, she relocated to a mountaintop in Roscoe, NY—where pottery evolved from pastime to passion, and her work took on a more sculptural, personal identity.

Marisa creates functional yet artistic ceramics that reflect the natural curves and weathered, muddled surfaces of the Catskills landscape. Drawn to form over formal decoration, she favors cone 6 salt firing—a process where atmospheric effects in the kiln create elemental unpredictability across each piece. Her pottery evokes the timeworn beauty of ancient artifacts, echoing the found forms that first inspired her as a child.

A professional copywriter with an MA in literature, Marisa weaves narrative into her work, telling stories through texture, shape, and surface, as well as through written reflections that share her inspiration. Her ceramics—and the sentiments they carry—can be found in local markets and shops throughout the region including Catskills Curated, The Hound Books, and the Farmhouse Project Makers Market.

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