What really intrigues me is the ability to make a huge variety of forms using slab techniques. One of my favorite forms is the one that is curved and hollow; they also tend to have a balloon look to them. Maren Kloppmann’s “Table Pillows (yellow)” is visually soothing with her minimal use of color as well as the soft texture of the forms.
The biggest reason why I appreciate Sam Chung’s art is because his pieces appear to look like cartoon
forms. With soft curves, bright color choices, and black outlines these forms could be appreciated as sculptures as well as functional pieces. This one in particular is a bowl. I would personally put a piece of Sam Chung’s work on display during a family gathering since his work has a childlike look to them.
This sculpture by Jill Allen caught my eye because of how random it is. I can’t really tell whether it’s supposed to have a function or not, but that aspect of the piece won’t change my thoughts towards it. The wiring that was added to the clay gives this piece a style of art
that I am very fond of.
This last piece you can’t see unless you click on the link provided at the end of this post. This installation by Walter McConnell brings a different approach to a ceramic piece. The enclosures contain forms made of still-moist clay. To me it’s a clever way to make the observers think about the subject matter displayed in the cases.
“Table Pillows (Yellow),” Maren Kloppmann. 2004. http://accessceramics.org/results/technique/5/
“Cloud Bowl,” Same Chung. 2010. http://accessceramics.org/results/technique/5/
“Vitradropper,” Jill Allen. 2006. http://accessceramics.org/results/technique/5/
“Itinerant Edens: Fountainhead,” Walter McConnell. 2006. http://ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramic-art-and-artists/ceramic-artists/new-york-state-college-of-ceramics-at-alfred-university-from-cms-mfa-factor/?floater=99
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