Biography

Linda Sormin is a Canadian sculptor based in Providence, Rhode Island. Through objects and site-specific installations, Sormin's work explores issues of fragility and aggression, mobility and survival. Born in Bangkok, Sormin has a BA in English Literature and worked in community development for four years in Thailand and Lao PDR. She studied ceramics at Andrews University, Sheridan School of Crafts & Design (Grad 2001) and Alfred University (MFA 2003).

Sormin's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, most recently in Miami, Surrey (BC), Regina, Toronto, London, New York, Philadelphia and Taipei. From 2003-06, Sormin taught ceramics at Emily Carr Institute in Vancouver, BC and is currently Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI.