First introduced to clay in college and falling in love with the medium, I am now creating ceramic sculpture after retiring from WKYT-TV (CBS affilliate) as Art Director for 30 years.
Those years in advertising affect my work. I do not want the message to be obscure. Using universal symbols and iconography in my pieces helps to communicate by relating to the experiences and associations of the viewer.
Inspirations come from headlines and recurring societal themes. The whimsical and the unexpected are often part of the creations.
African Girl
African Girl
Sculpture
White stoneware clay fired to Cone 1. Underglazed. 42" tall. Constructed in 4 parts...Head, necklace, torso and legs disassemble for transport.
African Girl back
African Girl back
Sculpture
See description in African Girl front for medium and firing details.
In the competition for habitat and resources, do the animals have a reasonable chance in the face of burgeoning human needs and industrialization of the future. Can we share the same space?
Stiltz 1
Stiltz 1
Sculpture
Ceramic fired to Cone 04 with underglazes. 19" tall
House of Representatives
House of Representatives
Sculpture
Ceramic fired to Cone 04 with underglaze. Wire and paper clay. 13" tall
Equal parts elephants and donkeys in this shared house topped by a bald eagle.
Denial
Denial
Sculpture
Ceramic fired to Cone 04. Iron oxide wash. 12" tall
Euphoria
Euphoria
Sculpture
Ceramic fired to Cone 04. White glaze. 24" tall