The small object pictured with Purple Worm 2 is a Free-Standing Duck Head, which was spontaneously constructed (rare for me) while discussing a dire work situation.
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ceramic artist and potter in Tucson, Arizona.
I work in the medium of stoneware clay and make hand-built pottery, sculpture, hamsas, ornaments, masks, and a variety of other forms.
I’m a self-taught autistic artist working in my medium for over twenty years. I like monsters, insects, weird animals, body horror, folk horror, horror comedy, horror in general, Halloween decorations, fast food mascots, kitsch – all of these creep into my work, but there’s really no overarching theme.
I am in love with my medium. I love the process of frantically birthing clay monstrosities, subjecting them to an epic trial by fire, and sending them out into the world.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Unfired Purple Worm 2 and Free-Standing Duck Head
My first purple worm lost the stinger off its tail. I resisted the urge to destroy it. I'm using the damaged original as a glaze test and made a new one last night.
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The small object pictured with Purple Worm 2 is a Free-Standing Duck Head, which was spontaneously constructed (rare for me) while discussing a dire work situation.
The small object pictured with Purple Worm 2 is a Free-Standing Duck Head, which was spontaneously constructed (rare for me) while discussing a dire work situation.