Sharkus, Laurie
Posted By Deidre Haignere On November 2, 2012 @ 8:21 am In Artists,Portfolios | No Comments
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Laurie Sharkus Laurie Sharkus – Clay Sculpture
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Contact Information: Home/Studio Address: 7552 Port Sunlight Rd. Newport, Michigan 48166 Home: 734-586-8795 Cell: 734-755-0716 |
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Studio Description: I think I was born with a love for animals, and a desire to portray their gentle and peaceful spirits. I create original clay sculptures using coil, slab and pinch hand building methods, some are also built solid, then hollowed out at the leather hard stage. No molds are used. I am currently using three firing modes; Electric, primitive smoke firing and wood firing in a small kiln I built. I am learning glaze chemistry, making and testing slips, terra sigs, stains and glazes. Many surface treatments are explored, including acrylic patinas to achieve the finish I envision. These exciting techniques offer unlimited possibilities of experimentation & discovery. I also make glazed tiles which are hand pressed in a mold that I make from a original sculpted relief tile. These are layered with glazes and fired in an electric kiln.
I have a BFA from Eastern Michigan University. |
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