Ceramic Sculpture - Soda Fire

Soda Fire...Saint John's black. Inspired by a Robert Motherwell painting at recent de Young visit. 

Up close color takes on more dimensions than this photograph. 

 

Ceramic sculpture ..and related form

Saw a sculpure recenly in Berkeley that inspired the above -- my version in clay.  My version is much smaller than the original, and is yet to have the second fire. Leaving it unglazed, as the texture and the clay would seem to be able to tell enough of a story. Will stain the feet once I see it out of the high fire. 

   That same weekend, saw this fabric on Clement, fashioned into a dress. Noting some similiarities in form. 

 

Snail - her pace and adventure, as well as protection

Came upon a couple snails. The first I saw climbing up some grass, relatively high..her pace, her determination. The second was very nearby, on Dad's sculpture. I saw it as protection. Go Mom! Yes, Dad, you are with her. 

 

Ceramic Snake and Butterfly - Abstract

 

Saw a snake in the garden, and nearby a butterfly. Executed in clay. Threw doughnuts, then textured. Will hang them together, likely using fabric to connect.

Texture on snake below. 

 

Fired, and ready for next chapter

More to do with this trio above, but liked how they came out un-glazed from high fire. 

Below a couple vases that have more to come as well. Oh, yes, I tried to have that flat part on the ridge of the wider one. (hmmm). 

 

Lizard - twice in a couple hours

 

Saw something move in the hallway. A lizard. Brave me, captured with bowl and paper, moved it outside. Went back 10+ minutes later, still in the same place. Protection insticts are interesting.

          A bit later I went in the backyard for a bit of sun. Rain due soon, so patio furniture tucked away. 

 Laid back on the cement riser to the back door. Closed my eyes. Only had about 4 minutes until I felt    something on my right leg. I opened my eyes. I did swear outloud. A lizard. Same type, though highly unlikely the same one (front yard vs back). Very concidental, nonetheless. (I don't think I have ever had a lizard climb on me...other than perhaps my foot...to get on my leg, he had  to climb..it was raised up). 

 

Person in person ..ceramics

 

In the series of figures I have made lately, here are two made to go together. Haven't decided on glaze yet, so, they are hanging out bisqued fired for now. I won't explain their meaning to me, but was part of my thought throughout. Details added for a reason..and in relation to their precursors.  Openness, placement, etc. Ceramics. Not trying for cute, but know big eyes and roundness can do that. Image just below if view inside top of head. :)