Amelia Johannsen

Amelia Johannsen is an artist whose work is a vibrant fusion of her Portland, OR roots and the creative energy of Barcelona, her home since 2005. Inspired by nature’s raw beauty and the dynamic world of ceramics, she has developed a distinctive style defined by organic forms, textured surfaces, and coastal-inspired hues.

Growing up surrounded by the wild landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Amelia found her first creative sanctuary in the clay studio, forging a lifelong connection to the natural world and a deep commitment to sustainability. These values continue to shape her artistic practice today.

After earning a degree in Communications at the University of California and exploring international travel and traditional career paths, Amelia embraced her calling as a professional artist in 2018. Since then, her ceramics, mosaics, and paintings have been featured in exhibitions in the USA and Spain and highlighted in international media, earning her a reputation as a bold voice in contemporary art.

University of California, Davis USA - Bachelor of Arts

2001 - 2002 - University of Granada, Spain - Hispanic Philology

Individual investigation in areas of ceramic creation: construction and use of molds; raku, pit fire and single firing; creation and application of glazes and engobes; decoration techniques: cuerda seca and mocha diffusion; sculpture.

Artistic Residency at Flash Gallery Barcelona. December 2023.

11/24-Group Exhibition. Imperfecta Gallery. Oregon, USA.
04/24–Group Exhibition. La Botanica, Barcelona.
04/24 –Group Exhibition, Adriana Art Gallery. Barcelona.
12/23 –Solo Exhibition 'Room to Breathe.' Flash Gallery Barcelona
11/22 – Group Exhibition Winner. Fine Clay Art, Aretrepreneur.
3/20 – Group exhibition. ‘Dones Transitant’, Centre Cívic, Barcelona Spain
7/19 – Best in show for 3-dimensional art. 4th Annual Waterscapes Competition, Fusion Art, Palm Springs CA, USA
6/19 –Group exhibition.‘Cerámica y Madera’ – 137° Ceramic Art Studio, Barcelona
3/19 –Group exhibition. ‘Verde’ 137° Ceramic Art Studio, Barcelona
12/19 –Group exhibition. ‘Luz’ 137° Ceramic Art Studio, Barcelona

AWARDS
2024 Aretrepreneur - Winner, Kil'n It
2023 Luxembourg Art Prize - Certificate of Artistic Achievement
2022 Aretrepreneur - Winner, Fine Art Clay
2019 Fusion Art - Best in show for 3-dimensional art