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.

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).