Na’ama Mader

Na’ama was born and raised on a Kibbutz in Israel. From a very early age, Na’ama was exposed to a wide variety of art mediums and styles. Her artistic inclination, coupled with her connection to the soil and earth as a farmer, led to the unique style and tones of her work.

From early on, Na’ama’s artistic talents stood out through her poetry and creative writing, for which she later became a senior journalist in the IDF. She attended the performing arts program at the Kibbutzim College, where she majored in Drama, including directing, acting, and stage design. These years of art study fueled Na’ama’s passion to find her unique avenue of artistic expression and pursue it.

Na’ama moved to Toronto, where she began her career as a ceramic sculptor, first studying with Lynn Fisher at the Koffler Studio in BJCC and then working at the Village Pottery studio with Les Olsen.

Na’ama’s work was displayed as part of the Wheel Project at the Gardner Museum of Ceramics, as well as in the Koffler Gallery. She has been invited to show her work in several galleries in Toronto, including the Blue Dot Gallery at the Distillery and the MacDonald House in Thornhill, Ontario.

As Na’ama’s work becomes more exposed, it is receiving meaningful accolades from peers, gallery owners, art agents and collectors from around the world.

Na’ama’s rich life experiences and her love and commitment to her family all contribute to her artistic talent, creativity, and work.

Na’ama lives in Toronto with her husband and three children.