So my newest work really resembles that of a production potter - which I've vowed for 20+ years that I am not and will never be!!! Those of you that know me know that where I gain my most enriching act with clay is when I'm altering after the work on the wheel. This past year has brought more and more work that is less altered and more "pottery" in the traditional sense. Don't get me wrong - it's been fun to explore making consistent forms on the wheel . . .. nice exercise - but doesn't suit my style and really who I am - I'm not regular, decisive, consistent, careful, and all the rest that goes w/ production potter's mentality - I know - i've been both. Long ago, I made pottery and it choked me out and made me take a break - I can't measure and use calipers. .. . when I started the sculpture that began on the wheel I felt free and able to do as I please.
So here it is: I'm growing into the woman and artist that I am. I'm diverse and complicated and I think I'll keep it that way. So who knows what you'll see from me next - I've been making really tall cake plates for my step-father (really only father I know) 80th birthday celebration so maybe you'll see more of those or more of my figurative work or lots more simple chalk board mugs - who knows!!!
No comments:
Post a Comment