Whimsical Expression of Serious Thought
Whimsical Expression of Serious Thought
Whimsical Expression of Serious Thought
Whimsical Expression of Serious Thought
Branching Out is from a series of pieces made last year. Walking through the woods I couldn't help but notice all the life growing on aging stumps and branches. I love that she looks surprised to see me. The piece is 17" x 9" x 4"
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My reaction to current or specific situations, emotions or memories are the jumping off points for creation. I use the caricature of gestures, expression, posture or dress to tell each one’s story. I enjoy using humor and whimsical word play as a way of dancing around serious ideas. Sometimes they are tongue in cheek, punny or droll, you might even have a groan at the humor. My pieces often feel like my strange little imaginary family. I think about them as I create them, I create stories for them. I hope the viewer will do the same.
With stoneware clay, I hand build my pieces to include postural expressions and objects. Sgraffito, silkscreening, stenciling and print making techniques allow me to dress them up and further their story using underglazes and pottery glazes.
For 25 years I used the human form in my earlier work with glass. Clay has been a great transition. I think it is here to stay.
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