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For years, my work was rooted in functional pottery—forms meant to be held and used. Recently, my practice has evolved into sculptural explorations of the female form, driven by a lifelong fascination with anthropology and human evolution.

My sculptures celebrate our shared human lineage. By integrating clay with fabric and jewelry, I explore the timeless ways we have adorned ourselves throughout history. To bring these figures to life, I utilize diverse firing processes—from the stability of a gas kiln to the unpredictable surfaces of Raku and pit firing. These elemental methods allow the fire to leave its own mark, creating a weathered beauty that feels both ancient and contemporary.

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Bio​

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Lynda Filbert, previously based in Baltimore, taught/coached and retired from Towson University is now a Charlottesville-based sculptor whose work celebrates the female form and human evolution. Her practice is informed by a background in gymnastics—a discipline reflected in the balance and physical intuition of her mixed-media figures. By combining clay with fabric and jewelry through Raku, gas and pit firing, she captures a sense of weathered history. Eschewing political commentary to focus on the grace of the human story.

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