Functional Ceramics and Lidded Forms
Format
Senior Art and Design Exhibition
Abstract/Artist Statement
The subject of my senior thesis work is the Lidded Jar and Lidded Box and the functional aspect of ceramics, storing materials such as memorabilia or herbs and spices. The lidded jar is found in all cultures across the history of humankind. I have attempted to reconcile my growing knowledge of ancient vessels with contemporary masters of the medium. My stylistic approach has evolved to emphasize tending simplified and minimal box and jar forms. My ceramic work has many influences including historical and contemporary ceramics and my personal background in the culinary arts. From this life experience, I have directed my researched toward the utilitarian and functional vessel. I focused on what people use jars for, what kinds of jars are most useful, and why people use ceramic jars instead of any other medium. The taller cylindrical jars are for aromatic herbs and spices. The taller, narrower form keeps the aroma longer versus lower and wider forms that are for sugar and garlic cloves. Lidded box forms, of course, have a different function than the lidded jars. I intended the lidded boxes to hold jewelry, photographs, and relics without neglecting the quality of construction.
Location
Reynolds Gallery
Start Date
27-4-2009 9:00 AM
End Date
16-5-2009 5:00 PM
Functional Ceramics and Lidded Forms
Reynolds Gallery
The subject of my senior thesis work is the Lidded Jar and Lidded Box and the functional aspect of ceramics, storing materials such as memorabilia or herbs and spices. The lidded jar is found in all cultures across the history of humankind. I have attempted to reconcile my growing knowledge of ancient vessels with contemporary masters of the medium. My stylistic approach has evolved to emphasize tending simplified and minimal box and jar forms. My ceramic work has many influences including historical and contemporary ceramics and my personal background in the culinary arts. From this life experience, I have directed my researched toward the utilitarian and functional vessel. I focused on what people use jars for, what kinds of jars are most useful, and why people use ceramic jars instead of any other medium. The taller cylindrical jars are for aromatic herbs and spices. The taller, narrower form keeps the aroma longer versus lower and wider forms that are for sugar and garlic cloves. Lidded box forms, of course, have a different function than the lidded jars. I intended the lidded boxes to hold jewelry, photographs, and relics without neglecting the quality of construction.