More Continuation of my Summer Work

Still not over these hand-built forms. These are taller than the black pair, and I hope to hang them upside- down instead of just having them stand in this upright position. I plan on making more of these and having them get larger every time.

I'm Not Staying, Use Me While You Can

3'x1.5'

Ceramic

Advanced 3D Show: Continuation of Summer Work

After working with the idea of movement over the summer, I really wanted to make more pieces that focused less on the human figure and more on the idea of human interaction. I created these two pieces at  the beginning of the quarter and I plan on making another larger piece that hangs. The matte black glaze turned out exactly how I wanted, (WHICH NEVER HAPPENS) and I really enjoy how this idea is evolving. I liked playing with the placement of the two pieces together where they look interlocked, but actually are not even touching.

Don't Think This Means I Love You

18"x 7" and 13"x5"

Ceramic

840 Advanced 3D Show: Collaboration

So the 3D department has started to come together and the advanced ceramic and sculpture students are now doing critiques together. I think it has gone very well so far and I enjoy learning about the different processes and techniques everyone uses. As a result of this coming together of mediums, a sculpture student approached me about doing a collaborative project. The wonderfully made metal ribcage was made by Ivo Vretenarov. (Check out his blog at http://ivovretenarov.blogspot.com/ ) I then made a reaction piece using white clay to compliment his interpretation of the organic aspects of the material in relation to the human body. 

Slip Trailing Porcelain

I also got to show this second piece at the Brazee St. location. I explored the technique over the summer with my mentor, Julia Feld, and decided to create a larger piece. The wall piece was nice because it let me play with light and shadow and the pieces were extremely thin and easy to hang. I am hoping to keep this idea going and get more intricate with the design. I'm thinking more layers...

Gradation/ Reduction

4'x9'

Cone10 Slip, Nails

Old Piece, New Space

So I got to show the "Chandelier" outside of the studio at the Brazee St. Show. I think the space might have made it a stronger piece overall.

Mocking Movement

7'x 2'

Porcelain, Fishing line, Steel

Brazee Street Studios Show

Fall quarter was crazy off the bat, but work is being produced and a thesis is starting to form (starting). I was lucky enough to be in a show that was curated by one of my instructors in the ceramics department at UC, Katie Parker. It was an amazing space and had a really awesome group of artists that were affiliated with the UC Ceramics department. Check out any of these artists on the flyer. The studio space you can explore at, http://www.brazeestreetstudios.com/ , or go visit in person. The show is up until November 4th for any of you around the area. :)

Summer Painting.

Acrylic painting mounted on wood. I am thinking about making a series. I got this image from a scene in the movie Last House on the Left. I am going to look at more scenes from horror movies and make my own interpretation. Hopefully a series of 5 by October.

A little bit more throwing.

Some more throwing. I'm enjoying the color with my black and white images. 

Third Sculpture.

White Clay, again with the oxides and stains. This one is only about fourteen inches tall. I think my next sculptures will be larger and more like this, but with less humanistic features and more of the abstract gestures.

Second Large- scale Sculpture

White Clay, Red Iron Oxide, Copper Carbonate Stain. A little over three feet tall.

First Large Scale Sculpture.

First large- scale, successful piece I have ever made. It stands at about 31 inches tall and is painted to represent muscle tissue and movement. 

Maquette

Small scale "practice" sculpture. Only about 9 or 10 inches tall.

The Beginning

Sketches of dancing figures in black ink on tracing paper.