The Goddess, 2018, 34x13x14 inches, clay and glaze
Non-representational by design The Goddess does suggest the feminine form. Robust and powerful, she commands attention and respect.
The Luchita Hurtado, 23x8x8 inches, 2020, Clay and glaze
Handbuilt from soft clay slabs.
Lee Krasner Tower, 23x7x7 inches, 2019, Clay and glaze
Pieced from clay scraps of stoneware clay.
The Berenice Abbott, 2020, 10x10x5 inches
Formed from soft clay slabs by hand.
Judy Chicago Vase, clay and glaze, 9x5x4, 2019
Folded from a slab, glaze partially wiped to revveal lovely black clay body, reduction fired.
Squeak Carnwath, 2019, 33x13x13, clay and glaze
In five parts this tower can be located tabletop or on a plinth. All four sizes are unique.
Maria Martinez Vase 2020, 22x6x8 inches, clay and glaze
Oval vessel clear glazed over oxides and engobes.
The Family Spike, 2019, 16x15x15 inches, clay and glaze
Not all families get along despite the sameness of their genetics.
The Ruth Duckworth, 2019, 6x8x14 inches, clay and glaze
Not very seaworthy but worthy nonetheless.
Helma af Klint, 2019, 14x14x14 inches, clay and glaze
I like to think this sphere captures an iota of af Klint’s imaginative world.
Betty Woodman, 2019, 13x13x13 inches, clay and glaze
Betty Woodman was a wonderful ceramic artist and I honor her.
The Alice Neel, 2019, 18x8x8 inches, clay, glaze
My sculptures are named after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality. Alice Neel came to mind as her show at David Zwirner Gallery was announced. What a great painter! I love the boat form as a symbol for women carrying civilization along.
Lucie Rie World 2019, 13x13x13 inches, clay and glaze
Georgia O’Keefe, 2018, 17x8x3 inches, clay, glaze
My sculptures are named after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality for women artists.
The Gary Bowl, 2018, 10x14x14 inches, clay, glaze
My clay guru, Gary Clarian, inspired this bowl, an offshoot of one of his classic designs. Thank you Gary for the wonderful clay experience!
The Equal Rights Amendment Teapot, 2018, 10x10x3 inches, clay, glaze
One of a series of sculptural takes on the teapot, the ERA represents feminity and strength. The full text of the ERA is written around the body.
Cindy Sherman, 2019, 11x11x11 Inches, clay, glaze
Women are still not properly represented in the art world. I’m naming my sculptures after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality.
Exhibition View of The Goddess and Places to Go, 2018
Thank You PV, 2015, 10x12x11 Inches, clay, glaze
Designed while being built, this piece evolved from soft clay as an exploration of making an oval turn as the layers built up. Very textural.
Exhibition View, Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, CA 2019
The artist with “Goddess” and “Earth Clouds” in the background.
Earth Clouds, 2019, various to 6 inches, clay and glaze
I continue to enjoy making these little gems. So inviting to hold. Here’s some of the latest, spring 2019.