Miri Shavit, born in 1967, is a ceramic artist who divides her time between Tel Aviv and Kibbutz Neve Yam, near the Dor Habonim Nature Reserve. After a successful career as an academic, Shavit embraced ceramics five years ago, driven by her love for nature and artistic expression.

The sea, earth textures, and organic forms such as rocks and seashells have deeply influenced Shavit's work. A transformative journey along the Camino de Santiago in Spain inspired her to open her own studio, marking a significant turning point in her artistic exploration.

To develop her skills, Shavit studied under the well-known ceramic artist Idit La'aden in Herzliya and attended various courses at Beit Binyamini, Contemporary Ceramics Center. Her innovative approach combines surface sculpting and diverse clay types, with careful attention to detail.
Shavit's pieces are known for their smooth, uniform textures and radiant finishes. She creates custom glazes for high-firing, often incorporating nature-inspired textures.

Her sculptures frequently evoke ancient creatures, incorporating organic materials such as feathers, threads, beads, wire, cactus spines, and wood bark. Some pieces are enhanced with gold luster and undergo a third firing, resulting in exquisite, non-dishwasher-safe art pieces.

Her body of work consists of series which allow Shavit to thoroughly explore and develop her ideas. Her themes include mythological beings like Pegasus and unicorns, ancient dinosaurs, angels, goblins, and tribal figures reminiscent of jewelry. Her latest series, "Nova," responds to the events of October 7th, reflecting her engagement with contemporary experiences.

Miri Shavit's ceramics studio is located at 4 Bezalel Street, Tel Aviv, where she continues to create, innovate, and inspire through her art.