Sculpture Approaches by Mike
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"Ruins"
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My Sculpture
ceramics are based on “Slab Clay” construction. I first roll a series of clay slabs and then cut and form these slabs into
cups, bowls, coil type jars and sculpture.
Slab clay sculpture eliminates an important
step of clay sculpture; the hollow center required to fire clay objects. Technically, my clay busts are simply Olla’s turned upside down with a
different surface treatment and finish. I find the plastic nature of clay in conjunction with the
limits of the hollow clay form, influenced by gravity, to be challenging, rewarding and inherently
organic.
For several years I worked part time in the
Studio of Benn Bunyar, a Kansas City artist. From that
experience I grew to appreciate the spirit of material in partnership with the
artist. I am
also a fan of the sculptor Simon
Kogan and his approach to
gravity. One of his large brass sculptures (of William O. Douglas) is in the
(Yakima) Davis High School courtyard.
For more information or to see my art in
person, Contact Me
today!
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