Carin Sankus

I make paintings that combine formalist elements with imperfect compositions. The awkward arrangement of parts references provisional painting by creating a feeling of incompleteness within each composition. Each piece values a sense of “freshness”. I draw upon the initial questioning of tangibility to lead to a deeper dialog regarding historical and contemporary roles of pottery, painting and the field of ceramics. Within each painting, I consider the individual parts, where every element represents an action; a push or a roll, a squeeze or press. The forms and shapes I create are representative of the many ways clay can be manipulated. Bare fired terracotta and shiny glazed surfaces reference the history of functional ceramics. The awkward compositions act as a catalyst to engage the imagination in a “what if” rearranging of parts. The non-objective nature of each piece evokes a sense of playful curiosity.
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