Caileigh Mulligan is a Pediatric Board Certified Behavior Analyst and ceramic artist. She relocated from Chicago, Illinois to Asheville, North Carolina in 2021 to be closer to her parents. Caileigh began her pottery journey in 2025 through local classes and has since become a member of an independent ceramics studio, where she continues to develop and refine her craft. Caileigh creates functional and sculptural pieces using a combination of wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. Her work primarily focuses on organic, abstract forms, with an emphasis on vases and bowls that celebrate natural shapes, fluid lines, and imperfect beauty. Drawing inspiration from the organic forms found in nature, she creates pieces that balance simplicity and individuality, allowing each work to feel both intentional and uniquely its own. Living in Asheville through Hurricane Helene deepened her appreciation for the resilience, creativity, and sense of community that define Western North Carolina. The experience continues to influence her perspective as an artist, inspiring a deeper connection to the natural environment and the beauty found in imperfection, transformation, and renewal.