The 3 pics (although it may be difficult to tell from the photos) show the undulations in the top surface in my forms. I haven't yet decided if I'll make both sides (top and bottom) undulated because of the difficulties in firing with alternative firings (Raku). My initial piece was placed in the kiln flat on it's back which allowed all surfaces to give me the results I was after. If I undulate both sides, I will have difficulty in obtaining uniformity in the piece throughout. There is so much trial and error in these processes. I am anxious, yet nervous about possibilities of end result, but I know I must accept what the kiln gods will give me in return. So many things to affect outcomes: position in kiln, direction and flow of heat, kiln temperature(s), reaction of salts, thickness of foil and reaction of outside temperature when I remove the piece from the kiln to cool.
Another point I'd like to discuss in this post is my musical influences that are a part of the design and aesthetic appeal of my ceramic forms. I talked briefly with my classmate and fellow technician David Bondt about my recent Batik that I completed for my Art 4362 class of which I am a TA. David recommended that I post my image (I hadn't thought of it initially) as a reference for musical influences in my work. The purpose of the Batik project was to work with the Estacado High School students in Shannon Walton's class to express imagery of "Hope and Recovery". The class images will be sewn together to create a quilt for the Women's Shelter here in Lubbock Texas. I chose to represent a guitar as a reflection of inspiration, calm and peaceful resolve amongst the trials that I am confronting and resolving in my life presently. I have great respect for many musical instruments of all kinds, but particularly banjos, guitars, ukele's, mandolins, violins and dulcimers. My 18" x 18" Batik was my first experience with Batik and will be cut to size for the quilt. I will be delighted to see the end result of the high school and Tech student's work.
Rick, can we get an over head view of the ceramic piece?
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DeleteYes, of course. I didn't think about that view (top) when I took my pics of the undulated surfaces. I will be at LHUCA this afternoon and will take pics. I will post ASAP.
No rush, just want to see the details of the design :)
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ReplyDeleteCurious to know your thoughts regarding my intentions of this piece (undulated surfaces) and the proposed sculptural form derived from Sketch 3. What elements do you like/dislike from the sketches? Is the push/pull of undulating surfaces from the inside out (or perhaps the outside in) too complicated, thus too busy? Are the 2 forms too similar, or could they compliment the curvilinear and rectilinear forms individually through a series?
Sorry this is late, just saw this. I dont think its too busy. I might try making some walls thinner. thick outside walls with thinner ones inside maybe?
Deletelove the guitar piece!
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