Kate O’Rourke

For Kate, the landscapes of the Maritimes aren't just a view—they're an endless source of inspiration.

Originally from Nova Scotia, Kate now creates pottery in Oromocto, New Brunswick, transforming clay into unique, functional art infused with the vibrant energy of the Atlantic coast.

In a world moving steadily towards digitization, Kate's ceramics are hand crafted to bring joy to everyday moments with art you can hold…and use!

Purple and white wildflowers growing among green leaves and rocky terrain. Copyright Kate O'Rourke

You won’t find many neutrals in Kate’s work. Her pieces feature the full palette of nature’s colours, from deep, serene ocean blues to the bright hues of summer flowers.

A person holding a piece of clay with three ferns in it, made by imprinting the plants into the clay. Copyright Kate O'Rourke
View of the sea at the Kejimikuji Seaside Adjunct, with clear turquoise water, rocks scattered in the water, and a distant horizon under a partly cloudy sky. Copyright Kate O'Rourke
Ceramic vase with a brown lower half and blue glaze decorative top, placed on white fabric against a plain white background. Copyright Kate O'Rourke
Turquoise ceramic mug with a handle and a swirl design, placed on a plain white background. Copyright Kate O'Rourke
A round ceramic vase with blue and white horizontal stripes created through the neriagi technique, sitting on a white fabric background. Copyright Kate O'Rourke
A variety of colorful cosmos flowers, pink, white, and purple, blooming among green leaves and foliage in a garden.
A ceramic vase with a purple and blue glaze, placed on white fabric against a plain white background.
Green ceramic mug with swirl design on white fabric surface.
A pink and purple ceramic bowl resting on soft white fabric with a plain light gray background.