Anubhooti अनुभूति

Antra Sinha (ceramicist) 

Antra is inspired by both the macro and the micro designs of the universe.  Key themes found in her art practice are the elemental aspects and geometry in nature. She has had several solo exhibitions and group exhibitions in the USA, India, Australia, Japan, Germany, Korea & Indonesia. She has assisted multiple artists at studios and facilitated four workshops at Golden Bridge Pottery. She has made presentations at conferences, received awards, and has been to several artist residencies

Antra received her BFA & MFA from MS University of Baroda, India. She was then an apprentice to Ray Meeker and Deborah Smith at Golden Bridge Pottery. An award from Japan Foundation took Antra to the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Japan for a six-month residency. She designed and built a unique kiln and set up a ceramic studio, Earth Art, in Pondicherry, India. And in 2015, she received a STEM scholarship to pursue her second MFA at Utah State University.  

Antra currently teaches ceramics at Cache Valley Pottery Studio in addition to drawing and 3D design at Utah State University. She is Co-Chair On-Site Conference Liaison for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. Antra Sinha is also a member of ceramic organizations: IAC, & ISCAEE. She is on the board of NCECA, and ARTAXIS. Antra currently lives with her husband in Wellsville Utah. The couple is interested in sustainable living along with being creative in their respective fields. Her passion is working in clay and bringing people and communities together through this medium. 

Megan Simper (musician)

Megan Simper is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Logan, Utah. She earned her Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance from Utah State University, studying under Mike Christiansen. A recipient of the Utah Artist Fellowship from the Utah Department of Arts and Museums in 2023, Megan has performed at TEDxUSU, and at various festivals and venues across the state. Her solo album, “Woven In” (2019) and band Mama LongLegs’ album, “Time to Let You Go” (2020), feature Megan as a writer, performer, and co-producer. Megan has composed music for film, radio, and art installations/exhibits.  This is her second collaboration with Antra. 

Megan’s unique musical style is complex and lyrical, seamlessly blending classical, folk, bluegrass, and blues while integrating fingerstyle guitar, mandolin, piano, and more. Weaving intricate instrumental textures with vocals that are both pure and powerful, Megan believes that the arts help us to co-create ourselves and strives to integrate her contemplative practice into her work. She surrounds her listeners in a rich sonic landscape evocative of her native Utah landscape to draw them in and lead them back to themselves and into radical presence.

Megan spends her time teaching private guitar, songwriting, and production lessons, creating music and art, and enjoying the beautiful Bear River Mountains.