Artist Information:
Terri Kennedy
denham springs, LA
United States
Member Since: Apr 2001
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Artist Statement:
The main part of my work is
wheel thrown earthenware which
is decorative,
but functional vessels. I
like to call them "Functional
Sculpture. These pieces
are thrown in separate
sections and then, appliquéd,
carved and assembled. I like
to incorporate all of
Louisiana's culture into my
pieces by carving the
crumbling
brickwork, which is
reminiscent of the ole’ French
architecture of New Orleans,
and by handbuilding the
flowers native to Louisiana.
I strive to incorporate the
French impressionistic motif
by layering a multitude of
glazes.
The other area of work
that I am exploring is Saggar
fired vessels. Saggar is an
ancient Chinese term which
comes from the term "safe
guard". A saggar is
a container made from fire
clay in which to put another
pot to protect it
from the harsh environment of
the woodfire kiln. I do it
wrong by turning it around.
I want the harsh
environment next to my piece.
I want it to scar and mark
the piece with the smoke and
flame. So I place organic and
household things
in the saggar around my
vessel, so when it is being
fired the organic
and other items will burn off
and leave wonderful ...
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Terri Kennedy's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Terri Kennedy's Portfolio.
The main part of my work is wheel thrown earthenware which is decorative,
but functional vessels. I like to call them "Functional Sculpture. These pieces
are thrown in separate sections and then, appliquéd, carved and assembled. I like
to incorporate all of Louisiana's culture into my pieces by carving the crumbling
brickwork, which is reminiscent of the ole’ French architecture of New Orleans,
and by handbuilding the flowers native to Louisiana. I strive to incorporate the
French impressionistic motif by layering a multitude of glazes.
The other area of work that I am exploring is Saggar fired vessels. Saggar is an
ancient Chinese term which comes from the term "safe guard". A saggar is
a container made from fire clay in which to put another pot to protect it
from the harsh environment of the woodfire kiln. I do it wrong by turning it around.
I want the harsh environment next to my piece. I want it to scar and mark
the piece with the smoke and flame. So I place organic and household things
in the saggar around my vessel, so when it is being fired the organic
and other items will burn off and leave wonderful ... |
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