like me, my work often prefers a profile shot.
clay.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
perfect imperfection.
this was in the kitchen chez jean derval not even trying to be beautiful . . .
but boy did it catch my eye.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
the big show.
our show opened today in vallauris, france. here i am in front of my installation.
Friday, June 20, 2014
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
12 june 2014
vallauris, france
my work was much about the bottle this year. i made bottles out of clay, and i made a sketchbook called “étude de bouteilles” where i drew + painted a series of quick bottle sketches.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
show time.
it’s time to set up our show in france. i’m hanging a wall of cutlery.
though some day, i hope to have a show that is THIS austere.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
un. deux. trois.
here are three more bottles i made here. my work this year was much about the bottle.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
spoon me.
i’ve always loved kitchen utensils. i collect old fashioned one from flea markets (especially in vermont). i made this array of them in france this year.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
étude de la bouteille.
i did a series of bottles this year. here are just a few of them.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
ile saint honorat.
i had an epic sunday. i went to the beautiful island off of cannes called ILE SAINT HONORAT. it was truly an amazing day. this island was founded in the year 410 and is run by benedictine monks. there are rules you must follow: no smoking, no cars, no noise. unknowingly, i timed my arrival perfectly with a full mass. it was one of the most moving experiences i’ve ever had. the service was conducted by about 20 monks. their chanting in perfect harmony sent chills down my spine.
this is the old monastery that is still standing after 16 centuries. it is unbelievably beautiful inside.
there is vineyard in the middle of the island. the monks make wine !
i left a rock for the monks that says “CALME.” (calm in french). i hope i don’t get in trouble for littering.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
coffee break.
pan au chocolat et café au lait break. a girl has to keep up her strength in france !
Friday, June 13, 2014
oh picasso.
we were so lucky to get a private tour of MADOURA, the studio/factory where picasso produced ceramics here in valauris, france. it was amazing and so informative.
they didn’t allow photos to be taken in his actual studio workspace, but i begged and they let me take some if i promised not to publish them . . . but if you visit me at my studio, i can show them to you in person ! his studio was so inspiring to me.
this is the kiln picasso’s work was fired in !
Thursday, June 12, 2014
a good impression.
i’ve been admiring these manhole covers in france for the past four years. today i realized that i could bring this pattern HOME with me !
