Laura Seymour

My current body of work is rooted in classical forms, and then altered with layers of flowers to achieve volume that ultimately disguises the silhouette of the underlying vessel. The vessel becomes a point of departure to create something more sculptural with layered interpretations of flora. I liken my process to the horticultural process of grafting in which a union is formed between the vessel and the flower with each contributing to the other and forming something new that continues to grow together. The underlying vessel is planned, functional and grounds the clusters of flora. The structural details of handles and spouts provide armatures for the flowers/adornment that are then layered to achieve heights that the fragility of unfired clay and my hands are unable to achieve. The attempt to recreate specific flora species is challenged by the restrictions of the medium thus manifesting loose interpretations. Often times flora is created from memory likely resulting in a mix up a different species. I intend to creating a surface interest that shifts a functional form to something more sculptural. The adornment is highly considered but happens in the moment. Buds are nestled into stems. Stems are grafted to the vessel. The vessel grounds the clusters. With an expansive palate, the glazes play with light to hint a season or time of day where the light and reflections heighten the brilliance of colors found in nature. There are multiple interpretations from various angles, and each piece is meant to been explored from all sides.
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Rootstock/Scion Turquiose Test Tile




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