From the Unnatural Nature series, created for my exhibit at the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
20”h x 24”w x 3”d
Image 1: Full view (credit: Dave Barnum); Image 2: Angle view

Heavily burned wood has a complex and fragile texture that intrigues me. Its burn patterns seem both spontaneous and mathematical, and its deep black surfaces sparkle. When I realized that I couldn’t carry a burned log home for inspiration without it crumbling, my desire to freeze time kicked in. I often create vessels that you might see turned on a wood lathe or peeled from a log. This set is white porcelain with thick layers of black slip. Each texture is hand-carved and raw to contrast with fields of glossy black glaze. Drippy gold luster acts like burnt golden sap and adds another layer of striking contrast. Pieces are fractured and sewn together with black leather cord. Signed on back. Two holes in each piece for simple hanging via nails.

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