Ann PerrySmith is a ceramic artist and retired art teacher whose work seamlessly blends sculptural form with the sinuous visual movement characteristic of Art Nouveau. Deeply connected to the natural world, she draws inspiration from its often-overlooked details, translating them into ceramics marked by intricate textures and organic patterns. After graduating from Grand Island High School, she studied at Buffalo State College, earning her Bachelor's in Art Education and an MS in multidisciplinary studies with a concentration in ceramics. Ann has been retired from teaching art at Lancaster High School since 2024