Lizzie Charboneau:

Sam’s work kind of reminds me of Dr. Seuss, with its cloud like curves and almost unbalanced teetering tower. I like this one in particular because of the constant motion this small object has.  The two topmost points going in opposite directions makes it kind of the feeling of a flower opening up, and the points where the contorting curves connect to the main form overlap and cause the veiwer’s eye to move continuously over the object. I like that he put his sections of color also overlapping the curves in the form, it adds to the movement and the increases the interest of the object. The way he places his curves and the sections of color makes me want to pick up the object and look at it more.
   

Title: Ewer

Artist: Sam Chung

Date: 2009

Technique: Slab-built

Material: Porcelain

Height: 8 | Width: 5 | Depth: 3

I love the look of these two plates; both as functional plates and as wall décor. I like that Maren put the white lines in this piece in a way that allows for multiple arrangements. I also enjoy the simplicity of her work, but that her pieces still have some sort of tension. For example, with these plates, the lines are not in the same position on either plate. The position of the lines create tension and movement in their placement and how they move off the plates in two places, and if the lines on each plate were to be matched up, the plates would be off center, and in turn also be creating tension. Yet, simply black plates with white lines.

Title: Wall Plates (Black with Line)

Artist: Maren Kloppmann

Date: 2009

Technique: Slab-built

Material: Porcelain

Height: 12 | Width: 24 | Depth: 3

 

I’m not going to lie, I have to agree with Carolyn’s description of Margret’s work…so cute. It was hard to pick a favorite among her pieces, but I chose this pair because of the amount of detail put into such a small, everyday object. Her work makes simple objects look like elegant vintage arm chairs, and almost that these ceramic objects would be plush.

Name: Yellow leaf salt and pepper shaker, 

Material: porcelain and earthenware.

7.5” h, 7”w, 4.5” d.  

Year: 2006

Artist: Margret Bohls