Education
BFA, University of Regina (2015)
Biography
Marika Yeo is a ceramic artist who focuses on connection, art, justice and the Caribbean diaspora. Marika uses her practice and research to think through the possibilities that the arts hold to bring about new rhythms and patterns of interaction that allow space for justice.
Research
Race the African Diaspora
Third Space Theory
How to use art as a way of knowing and expression of understanding and research
Awards
Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Master’s Scholarship (SSHRC)|University Prize in Fine Arts |Faculty of Fine Arts Dean’s Medal |P3A Dr. Joseph Pettick Memorial Award |Winter Kiley Carlson Memorial Award |Fall Freda Mesbur Memorial Prize in Visual Arts
Additional Description
Marika Yeo is a ceramic artist who focuses on connection, art, justice and the Caribbean diaspora. Marika uses her practice and research to think through the possibilities that the arts hold to bring about new rhythms and patterns of interaction that allow space for justice.