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 since 2004, 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.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Carrion Crawlers on the Brain
I looked ahead in The March of the Phantom Brigade and at some point, I'm going to need a carrion crawler. I made a miniature figure to fit in a 2 in. by 2 in. square and a larger version. I like the mini much better so far.
Miniature Carrion Crawler:
Large Carrion Crawler:
Miniature Carrion Crawler:
Large Carrion Crawler:
Monday, March 21, 2011
The Last Zombie
The missing undead warrior (Zombie 9) from yesterday's post. The hairline and the right eye are from a plastic Burger King figure of a comical Tarzan-type character.
Another shot of the phantom armiger with Squidhead mouthparts because one was not enough.
The whole happy group together in the kitchen in front of a black t-shirt.
Another shot of the phantom armiger with Squidhead mouthparts because one was not enough.
The whole happy group together in the kitchen in front of a black t-shirt.
Phantom Brigade, Second Group
These are more undead shock troops for use in D&D Encounters - The March of the Phantom Brigade.
I would like to point out that this one contains the mouthparts of Jabba the Hutt's Quarren accountant Tessek.
This one's face is from one of those horrific Christmas decorations of empty-eyed children in choir robes singing songs from some eldritch tome.
I would like to point out that this one contains the mouthparts of Jabba the Hutt's Quarren accountant Tessek.
This one's face is from one of those horrific Christmas decorations of empty-eyed children in choir robes singing songs from some eldritch tome.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Cannabis Leaf 2
Cannabis Leaf 1 broke before it was bisque fired and I suspected that pro-prohibition forces in the studio were responsible. Fuck them, because medical marijuana is now a reality is Arizona. On second thought, I think it was probably not sabotage.
Chamsa 8: The Grell Chamsa
This chamsa uses the grell brain texture.
Another image of the D&D grell toy.
Another image of the D&D grell toy.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Goblins
I haven't found a use for these goblins yet, but I'm sure I will eventually.
This goblin is holding a spear-like object which resembles a joint.
This goblin has TV evangelist hair, is carrying a primitive, fork-like weapon, and wearing a loincloth.
This goblin has a black fur speedo and is running with scissors.
This goblin is holding a spear-like object which resembles a joint.
This goblin has TV evangelist hair, is carrying a primitive, fork-like weapon, and wearing a loincloth.
This goblin has a black fur speedo and is running with scissors.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Naga Condom Mascot
This was meant to be a sleestak from Land of the Lost. I think it came out looking like a naga condom mascot, but I guess time will tell.
Here is the finished Sleestak Column. Let me know if you're interested in buying it.
Here is the finished Sleestak Column. Let me know if you're interested in buying it.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Etsy Beholder Request
A jewelry maker on Etsy asked if I could adapt beholder and cat heads for use in her jewelry. This is the first attempt. It's about the same as my other beholders, but it's flat in the back and it has an extra set of holes behind the eye stalks.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Grell Shroom 3
This is Shroom #12, or Grell Shroom 3. (qq.v. Grell Shroom 1 and Grell Shroom 2)
The brain texture was made using a D&D grell toy from the eighties.
The decorations on the stem were made using the beak and eyes of the grell.
Bendy Grell Toy:
The brain texture was made using a D&D grell toy from the eighties.
The decorations on the stem were made using the beak and eyes of the grell.
Bendy Grell Toy:
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Zombies!
In tonight's Encounter, the dwarven priest performs a cleansing ritual on a haunted castle and hordes of undead soldiers turn up to stop him. These are the zombies.
Zombie 1 = Minotaur Eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + Skeletor
Zombie 2 = minotaur eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + Lisa Simpson's hair
Zombie 3 = minotaur eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + angry military doll
Zombie 4 = minotaur eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + thrift store African statue
Zombie 1 = Minotaur Eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + Skeletor
Zombie 2 = minotaur eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + Lisa Simpson's hair
Zombie 3 = minotaur eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + angry military doll
Zombie 4 = minotaur eraser body + meerschaum skull pipe + thrift store African statue
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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