New pieces from the kiln

Sticks, stones and spirals...a few new pieces that will soon become necklaces and hanging sculptures. I'm loving the cobalt oxide on these. The deep blue is so vivid.

Ceramic Necklaces. Sticks and Stones collection

Recently, a series of necklaces grew from my sculptural work. These are a few works in progress from of my Sticks and Stones collection.  I'm working in sculpture clay which provides a great texture and a lovely medium for a palette of earthy oxides and occasional glazes in golds and corals. Necklaces are strung on ochre, mauve and peacock leather cords with vintage brass beads and chevrons are backed with animal-friendly faux suede for protecting skin and precious fabrics.

New from the kiln

Seed pod rattles

Just unloaded the kiln with all these seed pod rattles. These hollow forms are hand built and filled with dried balls of clay for a lovely sound when you shake them. I picture them clustered together or individually as an accent on a bookshelf or coffee table or imagine them as a feature in a terrarium.

See more of my work here: demetriachappo.com 

Highlights from the Organic Stories Exhibition

Exhibition continues through July 31.

Organic Stories Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition

Organic Stories Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit

Opening reception June 25, 4pm-7pm
Clayworks on Columbia Gallery, 195 Columbia Street (Sackett and Degraw), Brooklyn waterfront. map.

Clayworks on Columbia Gallery presents Organic Stories ceramic sculpture exhibition. The show explores several sculptural techniques including carving, figurative, coils, extrusion and casting. Featured Artists: Freddy Borges, Demetria Chappo, Peggy Clarke, Tami Gold, Reina Kubota, Rachel Libonati, Deb McDermott, Brendin McDermott, Mary Waugh and Nancy Weiss. The exhibit will be on display through the month of July.

Corallation

Coil and hand built, chrome oxide. 25 inches.

Carved from solid clay block with porcelain wash. 10 inches.

Castle

Extruded and hand built, iron oxide. 9 inches.

Octopus, Hearts and Flowers

In a workshop by Namoi Cleary at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, I explored three different surface techniques on these pieces: silkscreen (octopus and the small grey flowers), carbonate and photocopy transfer method (cobalt flower band) and colored slip and paper cut outs (hearts).

Peacock Collection