it's good to keep things fresh

The next thing I need to tackle is display and installation of the mass collection of bowls. I want to certainly showcase the large number of bowls I have made these past two quarters, but without simply throwing them into a pile. Since I have almost been unconsciously creating the bowls, I want to push myself, and the bowls, to create something new out of them. I will be creating a structured form with the them that hopefully builds up and is able to keep a set form. 

let's call it decadence

Untitled #750 (Bird Wedding Cake), 1993. Wax and mixed media. Gift of the Rothfeld Family in memory of Harriet Weill Rothfeld, and designated purchase funds, 2008.

                  Untitled #1103 (Daphne), 2002-03; mixed media; 77 x 83 x 86 inches; courtesy the artist and     Galerie Lelong; New York.

 Untitled #875S-96/7 (Atlanta Gal), 1996–97, mixed media, 67 1/2×55 x 38”.

Petah Coyne's work has always been an inspiration, but as of late I have been looking to the construction and sculptural elements in relationship to my thesis work. Coyne's pieces take upon a Baroque sensibility and the appearance of decadent refinement. The collection of mixed media comes together in this sculptural form, powerfully imposing on the viewer, yet allowing a close interaction. Check her work out!

the end is near

DAAPworks is getting closer and closer as it's just a few weeks away! The seniors in ceramics put together a little show card to give some insight into how amazing everyone's work is going to be. You really shouldn't miss it! 

Show runs June 5 - 9 at both the Meyers and Reed Galleries on campus. 

actually useful

So in the past nine weeks I have made nearly 250 bowls. From those, I have started glazing some of them a nice glossy satiny clear that contrasts the bisqued, rough outer shell. I am so happy with how the glaze turned out!

a bunch of bowl

Just a little look at some bowls I've been working on. Oddly enough, I'm still finding ways to change the appearance of each bowl, most recently by stacking.