Miranda Howe
"Weathered Patterns"
Gallery Talk and Reception
at Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio & Gallery
Sunday, July 13th 5-7 p.m.
Artist Statement
My ceramic work moves in two directions- one satisfies a need to create utilitarian pieces that easily become incorporated into one's daily routine, while the other explores interests in larger sculptural forms. Though very different in scale, idea, and purpose, both continually run parallel to and echo one another.
Travels abroad have influenced the decorative and ornamental qualities of my work. Patterns, textures, and colors are often reminiscent of crumbling walls, inlaid marble flooring, tightly woven textiles, and ornate mosaics. These decorative elements propagate a rhythm and cadence, lending themselves to meditative qualities. I explore the properties of this rhythm, as well as highlight the breaks or voids which interrupt that flow. Geologic elements such as fault lines, crevices or fissures are used to disrupt the predicted regularity of the decorative, exposing the information beneath the surface and providing glimpses into the secret spaces within.
315 N Bullard St, Silver City NM 575 388-5725
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