Here is a preview of one of my pieces that will be taken to the Sculpture in the Park Show next week. Potters often seek surprises when they open the kilns. As I am a sculptor, predictable results are preferred. After spending days on a piece, I do not want to ruin it with an experiment. However, the exterior of this jar was a total surprise. Iron, copper, and pine ash worked with sawdust, straw, and charcoal briskets, creating dramatic effects. I am overjoyed. Please share with me the messages you receive from this conceptual art. The Sculpture in the Park Show will be held in Loveland, CO on August 12 and 13. Contact me if you want the complimentary tickets.
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A psychological distance is captured in this piece. There is a sea between them even though they may live under the same roof. The bridge-shaped rock that they are sitting on represents their foundation. A bridge can bear the weight only if all the supports work. A crack is forming on it now.
A friend asked me again yesterday why I sculpt pieces that will be difficult to sell. I have consciously decided not to let marketability influence my creations. I want to make art that is meaningful and challenging. My interest is in portraying both positive and negative aspects of human life. People may not like this particular sculpture, but I am curious to see what kind of reactions it will produce. This was the most difficult piece I had ever tried. I usually construct one figure at a time. However, as the Little Buddhas are touching each other in 3 different places (thighs, shoulders, and heads), I built both simultaneously, making sure they will stay together and cracks will not form as the clay shrinks.
The boat shape is a metaphor for life. The figures portray the pleasure of lifelong inter-dependency. It is the most precious gem of life in my opinion. Click here to receive an email notification each time a new blog is posted. The fox represents slyness in different cultures. In my work, he is snickering at the world. Despite the obvious conceit, terror is hidden inside. It is represented by a rabbit trapped in quicksand up to the chest.
This is my second jar reflecting two conflicting sides that may coexist in the same heart or in the same part of the world. Outside, a snake is constricting a crane chick, which is powerless. Inside, a flock of cranes, a symbol of peace and longevity, is crossing an ocean. This "Look Inside" jar is open to different interpretations. I will be honored if you could kindly share your thought with me.
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