Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
This body of work contains human tools with a figurative element. Historically, our ancestors used different tools for survival, and these included tools to build, cook, defend, etc. These tools are a part of who we are, whether we remember their use or not. All these "tools" have helped our generations survive and thrive today. In this theme, I chose tools that have come from my different ancestry, which when combined are what makes up my genealogy.
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Figurative Sculpture #1
Glazed ceramic
This figurative sculpture references a German combination tool from the 1600s of dividers, grips, hammer, and chisel.
Figurative Sculpture #2
Glazed Ceramic with wood base
This figurative sculpture references a French combination tool from the 18th century of a hammer and hatchet.
Figurative Sculpture #3
Glazed Ceramic
This figurative sculpture references a German multi tool from 1580. The tool could be used as a long hammer, nail plucker or miniature anvil
War Club
Glazed Ceramic
Inspired by Blackfoot War club with a figurative handle and rattle
Figurative Sculpture #4
Glazed Ceramic
This figurative sculpture represents the many parts of who we are, put together in a complete being.
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Worker's bowl with weapon
Glazed Ceramic
Worker bowl with ceramic weapon
Friendship Bowl
Glazed Ceramic
This bowl would be offered to visitors. They would need to use both hands to drink from it, which meant that they were unable to use their weapons.
Abex #1 (Abstract Expressionism)
Glazed Ceramic
Multiple forms put together to create abstract expressionism form
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Abex #2 (Abstract Expressionism)
Glazed Ceramic
Multiple forms put together to create abstract expressionism form
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