Journal of Student Research 2019

Journal of Student Research 194 viewer. It evokes a desire to see more of the form, but ultimately viewers must accept the amount they are given. This alludes to clothing as well, questioning the areas and amount of our bodies we are willing to show. The majority of the fabric uses different shades of green that resemble earth tones and embody elements of nature. There is a rawness in the material of the fabric that mimics the rawness in the use of the clay. It is not overly manipulated, and it is allowed to drape and hug the forms with little interaction from my own hand. It is my belief that every person should feel the same assurance that my sculptures present, despite any flaws and blemishes that they may contain. The beauty of bodies is inherent in their ability to withstand a multitude of experiences, and as the body ages and endures, these are shown physically through the form and surface. It is easy to forget that humans are just as natural as every other being on the planet. I utilize the organic structure of the body to give the impression of various forms in nature, and allow viewers to connect their bodies with the entities that exist all around them.

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“Black Ties (nude)” ceramic 16”x12”x14”

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