Ceramics; Coil Building
This ceramic sculpture is a large closed form piece made from hand rolled coils. It is a tall stoneware sculpture based on the topic, vital matter. Encapsulating the theme by its large size and engrossing shape. At its height this piece is meant to convey continuation and create a lasting impression on the viewer. The whole piece is built from hand rolled coils, scored and pressed together to create a hollow form.
Building
Process work
Before firing
Glazing
My process for this sculpture was nothing specific in particular. I wanted to create something large that would catch the eye of a viewer. The building of this took many classes as I meticulously rolled each coil and scored and pressed them down to be molded together. My method for glazing came from the idea that I was extremely diligent with the building of the structure and wanted something in contrast. I also wanted to experiment with glazes and layering.
