People that I find Interesting

I researched artist that I felt I could get basic concepts from to help find my own voice. This first artist is Lesley Baker from Indianapolis, IN. The pieces to the left are titled Reflection from the series Kohler from 2007. This is a wall piece made from porcelain that uses the technique of slip-casting and was gas fired. I like the shape of these pieces along with the flower like imagery. I also like how these pieces are not thrown. I feel like these pieces could be used as utilitarian pieces.

The piece to the right is titled Fly on the Wall from the series Wall Paper. This piece is hand built out of stoneware in 2008. The surface treatment is electric oxidation. I am inspired by the surface treatment of this piece. As you know I have been working with hand built pieces that also include flower like imagery. However this piece is sculptural and is not functional.

The two images to the left are made by the artist Tara Wilson. These pieces include organic shapes that represent river rock or other references to the natural world. The functional thrown pieces speak softly but reveal complexity in form and surface. These pieces are wood fired and show a rich natural environment on the surface. I picked Tara will to research because her pieces are functional, organic, and wood fired.

The Next two pictures above are from artist Andrew Gilliatt. I chose Andrew because I really enjoy his surface work. These pieces are porcelain and glaze with laser transfers. This is functional pottery that is fabricating objects to create visibly dynamic forms for domestic use. Andrew Gilliatt is fascinated with how people personalize and define themselves through objects that reflect their personality and aesthetic proclivities both publicly and privately.

Both of the above pieces are hand built by our teacher and his wife. The piece to our right is hand-built lip to lip cup set which; is wood fired with a shino glaze. The piece to our left is hand-built box which was low fired in red glaze. I chose Stephen Robinson and Kathleen Guss because they focus both on sculpture and utilitarian pieces. These pieces communicate more than just the use of the object which is what I am trying to attempt. Robinson and Guss want to create tactile qualities in these objects that offer an intimate relationship with the user and provide the objects with an inherent value that gives them a life of their own. I really enjoy the fact that these are utilitarian pieces that are hand-built.

PS. Sorry about this pics I dont know how to Blog.