piece ONE

My first artwork is called "Coiled to Strike," and it is a rattlesnake made through coil construction. My artwork was created to look as if it would strike at any moment. I textured its skin by using a ribbon tool to create the scales so it appears more lifelike. Using the coil technique, I created several coils and connected them to create the main body of the rattlesnake. Also, I used a dark glaze to give the rattlesnake a frightening appearance. When I was little, I traveled to the mountains during the summertime and I was always expecting to see a rattlesnake emerge from a pile of rocks on a trail. My sculpture reminds me of my childhood fears and how I envisioned one to look like if I ever encountered one.

Dimensions: 7 in x 8 in x 5 in

Mediums: Earthenware and glaze