Randi Lile was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She attended the University of Utah and received a BFA in Art Teaching.  Randi is the manager of Red Kiln Pottery Studio and Gallery in Salt Lake City. 

Randi likes to make functional wheel-thrown work, but her passion is creating ceramic sculptures. She works with several kinds of clays, finishing surfaces, and firing techniques. She likes the flexibility and freedom that clay allows for sculptural forms and the sometimes surprising element of glazing!

She started creating the fish as an exploration of her fears of the ocean and the creatures deep below.  The wall fish began as dark, angry swimmers with large sharp teeth.  Over the years they have evolved into intricately decorated and colorful fish.  Recently she’s been basing her sketches on actual species and takes full advantage of her artistic license.