MY STORY

Taller Paula Acosta
Taller Paula Acosta

I was born in Bogotá on May 6, 1970. As a little girl, I fell in love with clay while playing in a creek that ran through my childhood friend's ranch. I was happiest when listening to the song of the water, as we withdrew from the world amid the shapes we created with the clay from its banks.

I became acquainted with ceramics at the University of the Andes in 1988, while completing my Bachelor's degree in Art. Carol Young was the professor who inspired me most to follow this path. Ever since, clay has been my preferred medium of artistic exploration.

EXPERIENCE

1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts

1990
Ceramic Workshop "Espiral"

2003 - 2025
Adjunct professor - Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá

2026 - Present
Professor of Teaching and Practice - Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá

1996
Honorable mention at the 2nd Ceramics Biennial for a set of handmade tableware in the “Set Table” category

2010
Traza Award from Artesanías de Colombia

2025
Recognition of Inspiring Professor - Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá

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