This is my "studio" slash cat-room slash sun-room. It's not insulated or heated and either freezing or boiling. But once in a while I manage to get in there when the temperature is tolerable. But it's SO nice to be able to work at home. I'm still potting at the Eagledale arts center as well - it's good to be social and I still have many! questions, but I no longer despair when classes are on break.On the wheel is my latest venture into antiquity, a Tang Dynasty inspired dragon-handled urn. I am still very much inspired by post Bronze-age Mediterranean cultures, but I'm not averse to more Asian influence. In particular Ritual Asian Bronzes. After all it is widely believed that the makers of Shang Dynasty bronzes were influenced by Mediterranean craftsmen. A bit all-over the map and all-over many time lines; easily justified as an archeological stir in the ol' cultural melting pot.
A Shang period inspired "bronze" that I'm offering as a custom order in my shop on ETSY.
I made this one for a friend as a funerary urn for her dog's ashes.
I spotted this "bronze" pool side at Casa Dali -
Salvador Dali's house, now a museum, in
Port Lligat, Spain.
5 comments:
What gorgeous creations!
Cheers to all the creative people in the world! 'here's to you...
Thank you. I love both your blogs! And today it's REALLY freezing. My gas ran out, now the rest of my house is even colder then the studio. Of course no reason to fire my kiln as I fired everything yesterday! Grr!Brr! When did spring start again????
Hi Marielle!
You've got a new fan in me! Love the glimpse into your life.
I have to say, the Asian pottery is my FAV! I hold a degree in Asian Art History and I've spent thousands of hours researching and studying Chinese bronzes!!
Your work is fantastic, and I look forward to reading more. :)
I'm thrilled with your compliments. All the more valuable coming from someone in the "know"! If you recall the names of any books I should research I would love any suggestions. Always open to more inspiration. I love the pictures on your blog, obviously you are a very stylish lady:) AND you love doggies! Yeah!
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