Carol Kong is a ceramicist focused on atmospheric firing. Her handbuilt vessels emerge from quiet meditation, shaped by organic forms and the tension between presence and precarity. Through atmospheric gas and wood firing, each piece is a collaboration with nature; an imprint of flame and ash. Her one-of-a-kind pieces are fired at various kilns including the Potters Guild of BC Community Gas Kiln, and at wood-soda and anagama kilns using traditional wood-fired techniques.

Carol is also a classical oil painter, transforming ordinary objects into visual poetry. Her still life paintings are not merely representations of objects, but explorations of simply being, inviting viewers to contemplate stillness and the beauty hidden in plain sight.

Carol graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2011 and is a professional engineer. Her artistic practice began in 2019 through the Fine Arts Certificate program at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her training has included atelier classes and workshops, alongside a disciplined approach to studying the masters and observing her surroundings. Carol has exhibited her works in solo and juried exhibitions, and is an Associate member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.