Olive B. Durant

Olive B. Durant, or “Lolly”, a professional potter and printmaker, is known for navigating through “ripple effects” to produce community connections. Lolly’s Works is firmly rooted in connecting craft and people as an art teacher, university professor, and professional artist. A risk-taker who is a “Jack” of varied craft trades works collaboratively to build creative movement for restoration, advocating an impactful effort for change. The spiritual reality of each new day moves slowly and consistently through the narrow shadows of life as a canoe floating downstream, recognizing opportunities to share creativity in community with Seniors.