specimen series

The specimen series are smaller wall mounted sculptures inspired by the concept of biological specimen collections often seen in museums. They are abstracted version of seeds, fungi, shells and bones made entirely of clay and arranged in an intriguing compositions. The ceramic boxes create frames which both restrict and enhance the pieces that they contain. The forms in each clay box have been fused into place through the kiln firing process. Each box has a simple wire loop on the back and is ready to hang. Each piece is original and hand-built from high fired stoneware. photo credit: Nina Hipkins