I decided to break it down, dissolve the clay and recycle it.
Aberrant Ceramics is the artwork of Aaron Nosheny, potter and ceramic artist based in Tucson, Arizona. Self-taught and neurodivergent, he has worked in the medium of stoneware clay for 21 years, developing a practice rooted in literal construction and obsessive repetition. He makes non-traditional ceramics in a medium built on tradition, exploring the overlap between wonder and revulsion. Subject matter includes sympathetic monsters, insects, opossums, fast food mascots, and Halloween kitsch.
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.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Ogrémoch 2 WIP
Last year, I made a Bust of Ogrémoch, the Prince of Evil Earth Elementals from Dungeons & Dragons. I made another one this week. I don't think it came out that nice. Also, the head is a large pinch pot and the clay is extremely thick. It would be a liability in the kiln and another large, ugly object to have around my shrinking living space. It's too late to reuse the clay, but I'm considering breaking it down and dumping it in the slip bucket.
I decided to break it down, dissolve the clay and recycle it.
I decided to break it down, dissolve the clay and recycle it.
