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The Smoking Hand

Paper Mache, Metal, Fabric, Glue, Acrylic

This was a recreation of an old art project that got lost. The visual metaphor came from an Ani Difranco song that has special meaning to me...and came to life in my garage.

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a vessel with a floral surface.

materials + surface

This handbuilt piece combines clay, wax, glaze, Stroke + Coat and underglaze. The flower details and vessel belong to one composition, with the surface carrying as much attention as the overall form.

look a little closer

The gallery brings together the complete urn and its details. Move between the wider views and close photographs to see the relationship between the vessel, flowers and finish.