Artwork > sculpted

I coil-build my clay creatures, paint or glaze and then place them within small environments of mixed media and found objects to imply a history and tell a story.

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...stand off: you're not the boss of me...(mommy)
...stand off: you're not the boss of me...(mommy)
clay, acrylic, oil, branches, yarn, pins, gold leaf, lace, ribbon, hair, knitted blanket
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coil-built, clay sculpture, hand-painted, kiln-fired, hand-carved
...she collects wished teeth...
clay, acrylic, lace, ribbon
2012
clay, coil-built, sculpture, hand-painted, hand-carved
...she collects wished teeth...(Detail)
clay, acrylic, lace, ribbon
2012
clay, sculpture, hand-built, coiling, hand-painted, hand-carved
...she collects wished teeth...(Back)
clay, acrylic, lace, ribbon
2012
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Mia's Daydream
Mia's Daydream
clay, acrylic
Front
2014
back view
Mia's Daydream
clay, acrylic
2014
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clay, sculpture, hand-built, coil-built, hand-painted, creature
...he taught the art of the surprise attack to the young ones...
clay, acrylic, gold spray paint, fabric, packing peanuts, plastic snake, box, ink
2012
sculpture, clay, hand-built, hand-painted, coil-built, creature
...the fallen take pride int their adornment...
clay, acrylic, oil, gold leaf, branches, yarn, pins
2012
...not many wandered where she dwelled...
...not many wandered where she dwelled...
clay, acrylic, lace, ribbon, yarn, stripped branches
...at base camp, the fancy lay in wait...
...at base camp, the fancy lay in wait...
clay, branch, acrylic, yarn, gold leaf, found object
2012
Fight or Flight
Fight or Flight
clay, acrylic, hat, feather
12"x12"
2012
,,,nested...1
,,,nested...1
clay, acrylic, lace doily
2012
...nested...2
...nested...2
clay, acrylic, lace doily
2012
...nested...3
...nested...3
clay, acrylic, lace doily
2012
...watching, waiting, gathering...
...watching, waiting, gathering...
clay, glaze, acrylic, found objects
2012
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
clay, acrylic, fur, paper, foam, ink
2010
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
wooden toy, ink, acrylic, stuffed animal parts, foam
2010
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
wooden, toy, ink, acrylic, stuffed animal parts, foam
2010
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
wooden, toy, ink, acrylic, stuffed animal parts, foam, fur
2010
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
Mama, Moo-Moo Choo-Choo, 4-1=3 (detail)
foam, acrylic, paper, ink, clay, hair, canvas, found objects
24"x48"
2010
Preparation for Process
Preparation for Process
clay, acrylic, ink, paper, pins, branches, found wooden box, metal, yarn
2010
Still-born Transport Pod
Still-born Transport Pod
clay, acrylic, ink, charcoal, hair, paper
2010
...tiny offerings for the fallen...
...tiny offerings for the fallen...
clay, seed pod, acrylic, vintage handkerchief pillow, found objects
2010
Incubation Sac 1
Incubation Sac 1
clay, mixed media
2010
Incubation Sac 2
Incubation Sac 2
clay, mixed media
2011
...hairloss, immobility...(detail)
...hairloss, immobility...(detail)
found bucket, hair, clay
2011
...she saved some for later...(detail)
...she saved some for later...(detail)
found stool, glass jars, hair, ribbon
2011
Spoonful of Sugar
Spoonful of Sugar
clay, acrylic, hair, found metal spoon
2008
...she dreamed of better things...(Installation view from Adaptation)
...she dreamed of better things...(Installation view from Adaptation)
clay, acrylic, antique doilies, found antler, ribbon
2011
...she fought being the leader...(detail)
...she fought being the leader...(detail)
clay, hair, antique doilies, finger puppet
2008
...all was prepared for her arrival, naked trees make the best resource...(Installation view detail from Underbelly of Familiar)
...all was prepared for her arrival, naked trees make the best resource...(Installation view detail from Underbelly of Familiar)
clay, peeled tree skin, shredded paper, stuffed animal pelt blanket, finger puppet
2008
...he is a good provider, even if his methods are absurd...
...he is a good provider, even if his methods are absurd...
clay, found wooden bench, stuffed animal pelts
2008
...in his own little world, the creatures came to life...
...in his own little world, the creatures came to life...
clay, found wooden chair, finger puppets
2008
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Birthing Bed/Death Bed
Birthing Bed/Death Bed
clay, ribbon, string, acrylic
2007
Journal of Loss
Journal of Loss
clay, acrylic
2007
Mama's Little Parasite
Mama's Little Parasite
clay, salt-fired
2005
Nest Egg
Nest Egg
soda-fired clay, iron, found bird's nest, found wood slice. moss, sticks
2007
Spoils of War
Spoils of War
clay, glaze, found ammo box
2006
Mentor (detail)
Mentor (detail)
clay, glaze
2004
Self Degredation
Self Degredation
clay, oil paint
2005
Not My Own
Not My Own
clay, acrylic/oil paint
2004
Non-Corporeal Reality (Installation view)
Non-Corporeal Reality (Installation view)
smoke-fired clay, sand, iron nails
2004
Mother Earth
Mother Earth
clay, glaze
2004
Live Birth/Still Birth
Live Birth/Still Birth
clay, glaze
2004
Coming of Age (detail)
Coming of Age (detail)
salt-fired clay
2004
Trapped
Trapped
found case, acrylic, clay babies on the inside
2004
Home Bound (Installation view)
Home Bound (Installation view)
clay, branches, ribbon, paper
2004
Mask of the Insecure
Mask of the Insecure
hand-forged copper, found fur/leather
2004
Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle
clay, porcelain slip
2003