Divine Threshholds
Join us for the opening of 'Divine Thresholds' at the Columbia City Gallery. This captivating exhibit explores the intersections of art and spirituality, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journeys. Experience a unique collection that transcends boundaries and inspires connection. We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative event!
Summer 2024
In the Columbia City Gallery
This month the Ravenna Tollbooth makes it gallery debut!
April through June, 2023
Sunlight Cafe, Seattle
Creation Myths presents new works in clay from the past few months. Gods and Dogs figure prominently, with a nod to Michelangelo.
June-September 2022 in the studio
Exploring natural clays, expanding the Ravenna Trollbooth
I've been preparing, and starting to use, a couple of new clay bodies from Bikini Creek, our place on Key Peninsula. The Ravenna Trollbooth Authority has also created new habitats for life forms North of the original stump.
April and May, 2022, in Utqiagvik
Riffing off the theme of the qupquriaq, the ten legged polar bear of Unipiat legend
October/ November
Oooops
So, it turns out that Bikini Creek "low bank" clay is low fire....found out by firing it at midrange and watching it melt and deform.
Melted!
Commercial stoneware clay body
Figures fired in the oil barrel emerged well vitrified
Melted!
February-March 2022
back in Seattle
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October:Â wood firing Utqiagvik clay
Test of concept:Â wood firing native clay in an oil drum
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Wood firing in an oil drum
October 16, 2021. Utqiagvik
A real team effort. Lots of scrap wood, a little straw and accelerant. Some praying.
June 2021 in the studio
In Seattle
July, August, September
Utqiagvik and Seattle
The luxury of two Summer months in Seattle! Learning the ways of a new, darker clay body, finishing some long neglected projects, continuing the quest to make the perfect mug and adding life to our second home at Bikini Creek.
April/May 2021 in the studio
In Utqiagvik
It has taken a while to learn how to use this local clay which we dug fresh from a bluff on the Chuckchi Sea. It's black, grainy, a bit brittle. I've drawn inspiration from a beautiful polar bear we saw out on the ice a few weeks ago and the 10 legged polar bear of Inupiat legend.
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