BA (Hons) Ceramics 2004 |
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Lucy Morris Tel 01684
540500 • Mob 078116 296317 |
My main inspiration is derived from my deep respect and passion for the natural environment. I have always been fascinated and drawn to the more intricate details such as a tiny growth within a crevice of a rock. I became aware that a collective style was appearing within my imagery and photographs, the entirety was not important but a specific area or focal point became apparent within each image. It is this notion that has been my inspiration and my definitive language, which is carried in the work. I aim to create a focal point within each piece that will draw in the viewer's eye. My process of creation is intense; I have developed a very active and physical making method that naturally allows spontaneity in surface cracks and form. The pieces are energetic impulsive and intuitive. I treasure the materials natural qualities and use the notion of impact to experiment with different physical forces on the body of clay. The materials reaction to different types of impact is interesting and relates directly to the concept of spontaneity, leaving certain elements of the work to chance. In order to intensify the impression of the focal point I have developed a contrast within the surface of the pieces. My work experiments with very particular deliberate and conscious acts that interfere with the spontaneous surface. This disparity has delivered a new aspect, the impressions or piercing on the pieces carry man made connotations. It is not only a contrast between spontaneous and deliberate acts but it is also a contrast between two environments the rural and the urban. It portrays a sense of disturbance an urban environment causes to the fragile beauty of the rural setting but also displays the relationship whereby both environments need one another to be fully appreciated. |
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is one conscious motion to look but it is another to really see.
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