fragile
Studio Kahn's Fragile series of ceramic necklaces, shakers and menorah are an interesting example of user engaged pieces. The necklaces must be snapped to be worn either to create beads or to allow the chain to exit from within.
Wendy Sue Teitebaum
"Let it Grow"Wendy Sue Teitebaum
Made from plaster molds of the breasts
of women the designer has loved.
Glazed ceramic
1970s
Very similar idea to my Bush series, which have just been taken to the kiln for their first firing. I love the name "Let it Grow", embracing a similar philosophy of celebrating what you have and allowing it to just be.
test run
a few test pieces made from Keraflex, the porcelain sheeting, in both thicknesses of .5mm and 1mm. The former while proving to be translucent was much to thin to consider using. The thicker is sturdier while still retaining some of the translucency and also holds its shapes during firing. Doing these test pieces has been invaluable as it not only has given me an idea of what joining methods work but also that the pieces will need to be supported during firing to prevent slumping.
series
defining what each of the pieces within the series will aim to expose, explore and encourage:
1. Hiding - Shielding contents
A place for secrets and memories
A way of revealing to ones self or to others
2. Memory Building - Tracking time
Building layers
Use of fluid or semi-fluids such as wax from candles
3. Experience Growth - Enhancing through growing additions
Add ons
Living additions, plants
4. Categorising/sorting - Organising things
Filing of everyday detritus or mementoes
Random or deliberate
Build up of waste
5. Deliberate Degrading - Break away bits
Scope for interference
Accidental damage becoming a feature
A place for the broken
Fragments
1. Hiding - Shielding contents
A place for secrets and memories
A way of revealing to ones self or to others
2. Memory Building - Tracking time
Building layers
Use of fluid or semi-fluids such as wax from candles
3. Experience Growth - Enhancing through growing additions
Add ons
Living additions, plants
4. Categorising/sorting - Organising things
Filing of everyday detritus or mementoes
Random or deliberate
Build up of waste
5. Deliberate Degrading - Break away bits
Scope for interference
Accidental damage becoming a feature
A place for the broken
Fragments
kite
inspiring form an function. tension and support of paper thin sheets. geometry and line play an important role
bush
porcelain pots
a bit of a sideline act, these wall mounted holders for tillandsias (air plants) were initiated by the bazaar fact that many young men have never seen a woman's public hair. this is a celebration of the bush.
