My Recent Work

 

I am currently making three large robust vases for the exhibition. 

Elizabeth Robinson

The artist creates traditional functional pottery and decorates using incised designs, slip and decals.The themes of lineage, nostalgia and iconicism are visual in her work. On my own personal reflection, while i find the craft admirable and I understand that each are unique and individually thrown, I think I saw a set of crockery very similar to this in Dunnes Stores not too long ago. 

I suppose anyone interested in throwing would find this artist helpful.

"The pots I craft represent my place in the world, their physicality assembles a sense of the 

lineage I feel lacking."

"The direct, seemingly casual manner in which I handle clay and glaze intersects with molded 

forms, stamps and decals; juxtaposing soft and hard edges, loose and formal lines."

"This contrast 

creates a tension between mass and delicacy, refinement and physicality, that I associate with 

elements of my own personality."

Benjamin Schulman

The work is meant to be reminiscent of lawn ornaments and the discriminating or erotic nature behind their history. I found the work interesting to look at, however after further investigating I found the reasoning behind their creation to be.. stupid or I just didn't get it. Fortunately I appreciate work for there design and aesthetic quality as equally as the reason for their existence.

I think Steve might enjoy the work because of the conflicting quality the characters carry.

"The work is not meant to reinforce 

societal stereotypes but to reveal some of the ways in which these stereotypes are 

unthinkingly propagated."

Keith Renner

I am unaware to the meaning behind the artist work as i could not locate his statement. For me I find his work reminiscent of white washed walls and architectural forms.

I think this work might interest Steve and Laura because of the stone like forms and architectural references.

Tim Rowan

I was unable to locate a statement from the artist so i am unsure of what meaning or concept is behind his work. However I the think the work is interesting to look at. It is very rustic. The stone like quality looks weathered and aged yet they are ceramic forms.

I think this work would be useful to Laura because the textures and forms the art creates is quite similar to her work.

Hope Rovelto

The artist uses techniques such as casting, throwing and printing. The artist predominantly casts non-functional chairs in porcelain. Her work is interesting to view and contemplate on.

The artist uses molds in her making process. This is common among many in our group.

"When approaching a creative idea, I first investigate the meaning then vividly see 

the finished piece in my mind.With the combination of my knowledge, hands and 

intelligence, I recreate the work in 3-dementional installations."

"Instead of referencing myself 

directly as the subject I use chairs as the metaphor for self and people overall."

"It is the uncertainty of processes in clay mirroring the uncertainty of experiences 

in life that push me to keep making. "

"There are times when I feel I have lack of control in 

my life, but I find control when I create with clay."

"Clay is an honest material, and it will 

not take form without confidence and the artist’s hands."

Amanda Salov

The artist uses mixed media to create her work. Although I don't particularly enjoy her work aesthetically, I do appreciate the ideas that led to their creation. The work is an embodiment of tension and fragility in the human condition.

I think Saoirse and Meave might be interested in this artist. Especially her statement, its well worth a read.

"Human beings are ephemeral; the relationships that we have are ever 

changing and the environments that we occupy are temporal and 

transitory."

"This is an ethereal moment; 

stillness preserved. This moment is transitory, yet temporally frozen."

"With melancholy and isolated 

undertones, a realization may occur from my work."

"Through recognition 

of our temporal and transitory nature empathy may be gained."

Steve Schaeffer

I could not locate the artist statement however I found myself draw to the work. It is very organic in texture and imagery. I found myself conjuring images of lakes and forestry. I personally find the pieces to be refreshing and natural.

I think Meave and Laura might find this work interesting because of the textures created.

Kelly Schnorr

I enjoy how the artists creates aesthetically beautiful work using found objects. The artist conveys her themes of capitalism, how household objects have become disposable and that the garbage left behind signifies how much money we spend and waste. By using found objects she creates sentimental and sweet aesthetic work, bringing meaning back to what was once garbage.

I think Laura might find this artist useful because of the use of decals.

"Much of my work is in a sweet aesthetic, transforming disposables, the 

discarded, and consumables into ceramic keepsakes covered in highly 

decorative sentimental imagery."

"This process allows me to inject social 

commentary under the guise of kitsch and sentimentality."

"Interjecting memories of home and family into items for consumption and disposal 

transforms them into lost family heirlooms."

"I want to create objects of sentimental familiarity that are 

undermined by the threat of being easily discarded."

Amy Kramer

My current body of work is an exploration that combines a metaphorical reference to human and animal characteristics and the fantasy of transforming into something more. I see my work as a narrative. I intend for my work to incorporate individual tales about a single protagonist morphing and mutating to revolutionise beyond human recognition. This is born out of a desire on the part of the protagonist to be stronger, faster and to have the ability to fly or simply to achieve what my character believes to be beautiful. The work often reflects my own desires. They are desires I wish to over-emphasize or exaggerate in the work. The process of creating the work aids me in my continual quest for self-discovery.

Shoji Satake

I can relate to this artist because I too was born in one country and raised in another. He was born in Japan and raised in America. His work is his way of combining both cultures by using two different clays and creating two different textures. I think the finished work is quite beautiful.

 

I think this work would apply to Saoirse because of the combination of clays and the use of floral imagery. The artist also is inspired my nature.

 

"to create a harmonious existence between two distinct forms that can only exist together"

 

"The contrasts in these two philosophies of nature are reflected in the disparate forms I choose, which are dependent on one another for symbiosis."

 

"life will find a way is the metaphor for an individuals search to find a place of belonging."