Student Choices

You can not tell me that this piece does not grab the eye, it is interesting and very unique. I like it for many reasons. One reason is because this vase is something that you wouldn't see everyday. If I walked into some one's house and I saw a crazy looking face, well, I would surely be surprised. Also, I like how it is not symmetrical. Your eyes have to look at each individual detail because absolute nothing is the same. I hope that I have enough time during my pottery to try and make something similar to this.

Artist Statement

I'd like to think that I know my self completely. However, the plain blank truth is that I do not. I have noticed though that when it comes to art, I am interested in many different things. Looking back throughout my blog, I have realized that I love strong contrasts, patterns, colors, emphasis, and line. I am drawn to bold differences because I know I am a very bold person. The main reason I like bright colors is because I think that they are fun and beautiful to look at. I know for a fact that I am a very outgoing person and I am fun to be with for the most part. Also, I think that I am someone who is bold and stands out in a crowd. There is much emphasis in my life, just like a plain white plate with a huge red heart in the center of it.

 

I think that these two pieces of pottery really reflect my life in many different ways. I the outside of the piece is very neutral, however there is a couple bold flowers that surround it. I am a calm person when get to know me but when you first meet my I am very bright and life-like.

Types Of Contrast

Strong Contrast

This piece of ceramic has a strong contrast because the red and the black are very bright and opposite . Your eyes jump from the two different colors due to the fact that they are such opposites and contrasting.

Subtle Contrast

These pieces of ceramic have a very subtle contrast because the colors fade into each other making a smooth transition and interesting view to the eyes.

Forms of Balance

Symmetrical Balance

Symmetrical balance is when  there is a near or exact matching of left and right sides of a three-dimensional form or a two-dimensional composition. This piece is exactly the same on all sides, I think that the design is also very interesting.

Asymmetrical Balance

This means that  the placement of non-identical forms to either side of a balancing point in such a way that the two sides seem to be of the same visual weight. This piece is not identical however, it sis asymmetrical.

Radial Balance

This is when the balance as the result of components that are distributed around a center point or spring out from a central line. In this piece, the ceramic has a center point and the designs go out word from this point in a organized fashion.

Textural Pottery

I really like this piece because it reminds me of the ocean. It's texture is outstanding and eye drawing. At the top of the piece there are many semi-large holes and then throughout the piece there are smaller ones as well. This piece looks like a stone sponge and is shaped as a pot, which is very interesting.

Hand Built Pottery

This piece is beautiful for not only it's color but for its shape. The pottery is made coil style, I know this because you can see the lines from where the coil is built up. I love how the piece is so large on the bottom then becomes smaller towards the top.

I really like this piece of pottery because it looks very antique. I really like the colors because they go so perfectly together. I know that this piece is slab built because it is very square and I search for a slab built piece of pottery online. It has a flat cover and beautiful handles. 

Ceramic With Line

I really love this piece of pottery for it  rustic, yet elegant feel. I like how line  is used in this piece because it isn't just straight and boring there is life to it because of the motion and texture it has.

I also really enjoy this ceramic piece because of it's complexity and impressive line designs. I think that it would be interesting to see if I can maybe do a piece more complicated as time progresses and I become a more skilled potter.