From the Unnatural Nature series, created for my exhibit at the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
18”h x 14”w x 2”d
Image 1: Full view; Image 2: Close view; Image 3: White gold luster detail; Image 4: Knot texture detail (from a different piece)

Birches are my favorite members of the forest. I’m fascinated by their stark whiteness and distinctive patterns. Peeling the bark from the trees can be damaging and it’s very fragile, but my imagination’s instinct to preserve demands that I capture bark-inspired moments in time. The textures for this porcelain piece are hand carved with an X-Acto blade. Slips and underglaze build up layers of character. The surface is raw so that when fired, you can feel the velvety bark, the grooves of the lenticels, and the rough knots in your hands. White gold luster accents lend a touch of added elegance. Signed on back. Two holes for simple hanging via nails.

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