As I get older, I'm starting to increasingly wonder if the collective memories of my dreams at night are just as real as the memories of my daily life? I spend so much of my time immersed in my own daydreams during the day, and I know full well how they affect my life.
They shape everything I do...
I'm a believer in the power of thought forms... Dream it, think it, explore the idea and make it real.
Jess planted this particular seed in my head a year and a half ago. I'm not sure what was running through her mind, but the idea I took away was about expressive simplicity and it seeped into my "middle of the night thoughts." Laying in bed, making simple forms using a heavily grogged body, cut apart, altered, and reassembled. Fired with minimal glaze.
I'm not exactly a less is more person, so for this round its about building layers. I can dial it back as my process falls into place, but I really need to back off on the busyness... Explore the idea of building a harmonious complexity...
and still keep it simple...
its about the flowers, not overwhelming them.
Dreams...
4 comments:
I think these forms are so interesting, add all you want to and then take something away. I used to do that in my design work. It was a good rule of thumb for how much is enough.
If they had a grade for daydreaming in school I would have been a much better student. Some mornings I wake up and my dream world stays with me all day, I kinda like it that way!
I like these shapes. Very architectural. In Japan, we say Bizen is the best for flowers. Simple woodfired unglazed stoneware ceramics, which I love very much. : )
Ooh! Love the new forms and the subtle surfacing! I am especially fascinated by the vase at the bottom in front. The wider top part is so unexpected and challenging to my sensibilities. Don't recall seeing that combination before, but I think I like it! I may have to experiment in that direction too :)
Hello,
I recently found your blog this week and have found it to be inspiring, helpful and enjoyable. I had a question about the 2nd photo for this blog entry. What is being pulled away from the neck of this pot? I rally like the texture on your work! Thank you!
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