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Katlyn Wernick "Chip and Dip"
8.5 x 1 and 4.5 x 1, Earthenware, 2021
The idea was to create a chip and dip set of bowls. We were assigned to use the slump/drape method to construct the bowls. The process consisted of learning to work with the clay again. Then we were shown the different options of making the bowls. I then decided to use the foam rings to slump the bowls into shape. On the larger chip bowl, I put a texture/pattern on it with the roller pin and the lace. After smoothing and adjusting the pattern the pieces were reading to be fired to bisque ware. After it was fired the bisque ware was ready to be glazed. I picked the glaze color Artic blue for both of the bowls. After glazing them completely they were fired again. These were some of our baseline projects and they are pretty much utilitarian projects with them being bowls. The audience should see them as useful pieces of art. I think the most difficult thing was getting the shape I wanted using the foam mold. To combat this I redid my clay multiple times to get the shape I was happy with. If I were to start over I would fix the cracks in the edges of the large bowl and also possibly make it deeper. The art style would be a utilitarian ceramic project to use as a kitchen item. I think my mixture of glaze and texture was pretty unique and I love how the glaze looks with the pattern.
Katlyn Wernick “baseline project”
3.5 x 3
The idea behind the project was to create a baseline container to keep our clay slip in. I used the slab method to create the box and made sure to seal all the cracks to make sure no water could leak out. This piece of artwork is a utilitarian piece created to hold slip and/or other liquids. The most difficult part of this project would be the fact that I had not used clay in multiple years so this was sort of the warm-up. I think if I started over I would make sure to make it more even than it is. This art style is a utilitarian piece I think my personal choice of the glaze would make it unique. The glaze color is also what I love most about it.
Katlyn Wernick "utilitarian pot"
9 inches tall, Earthenware clay, 2021
The idea was the create a utilitarian project with clay. I was at first going to make it into a pumpkin pot but changed my mind during the process. I used the coil technique to create this piece and used a lot of smoothing tools and the sponge to help keep the pot smooth. The symbolism of this artwork is the idea of utilitarian art pieces and the use behind them. I think the most difficult thing was the coiling and how tall the piece got towards the end. If I started over I would make sure to take the coils in more on the bottom of the pot. This art style would be utilitarian and i think the size and glaze make it pretty unique. I really love how the glaze on the outside and inside didn’t clash.
Katlyn Wernick "home"
9 inches, Earthenware clay, 2021
The idea was to make an expressive clay piece. I was looking at inspiration pictures of different clay houses and got my idea from them. I started with creating the slabs to build the base and walls of the house. Then I worked on the roof trying to perfect the size and mold. People’s relationships with their homes and houses are very interesting. Everyone has a different idea of what those things are and that was the inspiration for this piece. I think the most difficult part was trying to work with the clay when it was too wet versus too dry as well as the roof it was difficult to get the sizing correct. I think if I started over I would work on creating fewer cracks and adding more details. This piece would be considered an expressive art style. There is no utilitarian use for it but I think there is a deeper message. I think the idea that there isn’t many details speaks to how some people might feel about their “home”. I enjoy how the glaze on the roof turned out.
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