I received some ceramic molds that became the inspiration for new work in the “Preserve” series.  I cast the molds using wax to create objects that mimic china used only for holidays and special occasions. These ephemeral objects directly relate to issues of fragility and domesticity.

ceramic mold

ceramic molds

ceramic molds

ceramic molds

only used on special occasions 3

only used on special occasions 3

only used on special occasions 2 detail

only used on special occasions 2 detail

only used on special occasions 5

only used on special occasions 1

used only on special occasions 4

used only on special occasions 5