Joël Brodovsky-Adams

Joël Brodovsky-Adams is a Brooklyn-based artist whose ceramic practice explores indulgence, pleasure, and queerness as radical acts in the face of austerity and productivity culture. Rooted in a deeply physical, process-driven approach, his work is composed entirely of wheel-thrown components—ranging from full-scale bars to the smallest details of functional objects like lamps and stools. These pieces occupy a space between sculpture and furniture, imbued with theatrical and bodily qualities that suggest both utility and performance. Drawing inspiration from domestic and public spaces—particularly the Queer Club—his work reframes pleasure as a vital pursuit, challenging dominant narratives that privilege labor over life.

Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Brodovsky-Adams began working with ceramics in 2013 at L’aluminé Studio in Montreal. He went on to earn a post-baccalaureate certificate from NSCAD University in Halifax before completing his MFA in ceramics at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. In 2025, he served as the Artist Fellow at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Ontario, Sculpture Space in New York City, and in a two-person exhibition in Halifax following his residency at the Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Denmark. In fall 2024, he returned to Sculpture Space for a residency, further developing his practice.