Ceramic Statement Burning Desire
Ancient European, Asian and African feminine icons inspire these ceramic goddesses and temples. They reflect women as creators, and also revere them for their strength, knowledge, empowerment and divinity. The ceramic constructions are composed of multiple pieces cast from molds, fired, broken, and re-fired in a trash can. While the technical aspects were being explored, the sculptures developed from temple like structures to individual figures composed of many parts including, multiple heads, wings, and bodies. The intentional defects, holes, and missing parts reference vulnerability as a strength. The overall theme of this work expresses empowerment through awakening with the attainment of self-knowledge. This knowledge is an embodiment of all traditions that seek to uplift the feminine experience.
Ancient European, Asian and African feminine icons inspire these ceramic goddesses and temples. They reflect women as creators, and also revere them for their strength, knowledge, empowerment and divinity. The ceramic constructions are composed of multiple pieces cast from molds, fired, broken, and re-fired in a trash can. While the technical aspects were being explored, the sculptures developed from temple like structures to individual figures composed of many parts including, multiple heads, wings, and bodies. The intentional defects, holes, and missing parts reference vulnerability as a strength. The overall theme of this work expresses empowerment through awakening with the attainment of self-knowledge. This knowledge is an embodiment of all traditions that seek to uplift the feminine experience.
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