Selkieceramics
Breaking Point
In this series, wheel-thrown spheres of clay are ripped open and stretched with water to a natural breaking point. I carve parts away to integrate the opening rupture.
This process is about releasing doubt. Having the courage to reach an ending; letting certain pieces rip away, as the first authentic step towards something new taking shape.
These came during a time of needing to use my voice and break free.
In making these I was encouraging myself to find the strength to attune to the feelings of rupture and loss, of the vulnerability of belonging and connectedness. Amidst the pain were moments of exquisite aliveness, a disclosure of how deeply I love and a sifting of what to release and what to protect.
I used a different firing process, cone 10 gas. I found a beautiful opalescent glaze- fitting because opal in its greek origin means to see change!
The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe ~Johanna Macy
Individual Artist Project Grant is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Individual Artist Project Grant is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.