Kate Snyder: Assignment #3

I like how Ryan LaBar describes his work in his artist statement as “cascading failures”,
because it is a perfect portrayal. It is packed with chaos and looks like
gravity, or some universal force is causing it to tumble in on itself. The
objects in the pieces look as if they are suspended in space, as if to pause in
mid-destruction just to present itself to the audience. A lot of LaBar’s piece
have steampunk qualities to them.

John Chwekun’s work is structurally stressful just looking at it. Using such small and complex
figures to build one object that is meant to stand on its own is no easy task.
The different colors on the terra cotta give the piece a sense of organic
coloring, but not quiet skin like. Also, looking closely the slow progression
of the chimpanzees’ features as they progress further up the piece help the
audience understand that is symbolizes evolution.

Linda Casbon’s handbuilt piece called “Detail of Screen”, made from earthenware paperclay and steel, remind me of a mix between sea barnacles and seaweed. They are very organic
looking and the muddy green look of the glaze makes me think of things that
live in the ocean. Plus, the tubes look like octopus suction cups. Although, the
lines where the ceramic parts are connected easily seen.