So I have finished my Diane Lou inspired sculpture however, I have realized that I can not possible finish my family project by tomorrow solely on the fact that I have envisioned something a lot bigger than time has permitted me to make. Therefore, I have two bodies in progress and one more to start. I want to shy away from small pieces, so these sculptures will be relatively large, maybe somewhere between 2 and 3 feet tall depending on their positions.

On a side note, I think that our poster picture turned out well.

Bound Angel - Diane Lou

Thank you Diane Lou for a wonderful workshop on your art. I thoroughly enjoyed creating my found-object sculpture and can't wait to finish it. I am not one hundred percent sure what my piece signifies; however, maybe the beauty of this kind of artwork lies in the ambiquity, the uncertainty of the artist's intent.
And yes, Amy, I have visited Beth Stichter's website. I think the most interesting part is when she explains her process. She arranges these poles on which she piles on slabs of clay. Eventually, when she has the shape of the piece, she cuts the clay off, hollows out the form and reassembles it.

I am really interested in Beth Cavener Stichter's sculptures. I love the way that she exagerates her forms such as the rabbit with large feet. I also like the size of her pieces. I want to make some larger ceramic forms that are half animal half human. I also love the texture of her pieces and the emphasis on detail.

I am somewhat excited about the new family project. I'm interested in creating three human/animals forms, each representing a different aspect of family. My idea is still a little hazy right now.

Right now I am somewhat frustrated because I am at a standstill as to what I want to make. I am also struggling to figure out a concentration. I definitely want to work more with clay this year, which I failed to do last year (and somewhat regret) but at the same time, I am interested in making art out of simple household items that one tends to recycle or throw away (such as newspaper, plastic, styrofoam, etc). I was captivated by HA Schult's trash scultptures. What looks like just a pile of trash is really a piece of art.

Art Retreat Reflection

I really enjoyed our art retreat at Menucha. I missed the guest artist but I still got to partake in the Andy Goldsworthy project. I tore holes into these large green leaves and then outlined the hole in the leaf with white berries. My goal was to create a sense of endlessness -- the black hole contrasted the white berries (unfortunately I don't have a picture at the moment.) I was very impressed with everyone else's andy goldsworthy project.
Thank you Amy for another wonderful retreat. I am really excited for this year (despite the fact that I can't physically be in the class). I'm looking forward to creating a whole new portfolio with a new concentration!

New Concentration

It's been a long time since I've posted something but in that time I have decided on a new concentration for next year. I want to take the form of a teapot to the extreme. I want all of my teapots to be functional. They will all have some form of spout and handle. I'm hoping to come up with a lot of ideas on my road trip across the country this summer!

The teapot above was created by Ray Bub who throws and then assembles his teapots.