Installations

Slip Drizzle Technique

The original technique was inspired by the Indian art of henna (mehndi) on other clay surfaces or in plaster molds, but given the lack of solid structure, the dried slip would crack given its brittle nature in small pieces. Thus, these arrays of cracking patterns led to massive and intricate mosaics mounted on wooden panels and foam cork.

Use of Mirrors

Woven tessellations were positioned atop mirrors for a fresh substrate, unlike previous pieces which simply used wood or cork. The reflection of the surrounding room changes the entire dynamic of the piece depending where it is situated in a room.

Mounted Wall Mosaics

The same drizzle technique was applied and later mounted on the following shingles from the roof of the Snyder building. The natural and rustic effect creates a unique and uneven contrast to the warm undertones of the glazes.

Slip was pipetted onto plaster forms to create abstract 3D structures mounted onto stained wood frames. Layers of glaze add to a color theme on a given frame and create texture on each individual piece. Light and shadow were also manipulated regarding the placement and layering of tiles.

Hexagonal Tiles

Tessellation mosaic pieces were organically assembled into two hexagonal tiles. The overlay of pieces atop one another created depth and shadow upon the 2D tile base. Additionally, the lack of pattern in color distribution throughout each form allow for a unique visual blend of shades depending on the angle of view. These pieces are multipurpose for wall mounting and table display.

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