Despite the Intentions, 2013. 6'x6'x4' Porcelain Greenware, Beeswax, Halogen Lamps
This piece began once the lights were turned on. Each dome is made from a thin layer of beeswax and small, porcelain greenware pieces were held in place by puncturing the wax layer. Sometimes when we have the best intentions, our interference can cause more harm than not. For the clay to reach its' ultimate strength it needs to be heated up, but in this work when that process begins the underlying structure is broken down.
Watch the time-lapse video of the breakdown....
