my aims for the works were to create one of a kind pieces with character filled evidence of the making process, such as fingerprints and unfinished edges. I played with the texture of clay as a way of exploring that process. another focus was to allow the plants to be a main focus of the work as well as a medium to work with.
the last intent for these works were to make them as gifts for people, so that the works also had a purpose and weren't wasting space somewhere once they were made. this was an effort to reduce waste in my practice, both in making and once it was made.
Clay Studies and Dye Swatches
Clay Studies
Clay Flower Presses
Yellow Flower Press
Parsley Press
Sage Press
Sage Press Stripped
Petal Bowl
Petal Bowl Glazed
Petal Bowl Glazed
Cat Ornaments
Cat Ornaments Underglazed
Cat Ornaments Underglazed
Waxing in Preparation for Glaze
Rosehip Bowl
Rosehip Bowl Glazed
Sage Ornament
Sage Ornament Fired (Plant matter burns away)
Abstract Textures and Clay Flower Presses
Abstract Textures and Clay Flower Presses
Plant Ceramics (some broken)
Studio Display of Work
Studio Display of Work
Part of my studio work included a group exhibition. Our group had themes surrounding dreamlike phenomenological sensations and ideas. these included russian myths, nostalgia, chinese fairytales and alien landscapes (me). the others included in this exhibition were fellow massey classmates Kseniia Loseva, Siheng Dong, and Beda Bellugue O’Leary.
Blissful Dreams I
Blissful Dreams II
Blissful Dreams III
