Emily Milly McClellan

When making a sculpture, the first thing I consider is the environment in which it will live. My sculptures and drawings often highlight overlooked details in infrastructure, drawing attention to the hidden systems that sustain our daily lives—like networks of pipes carrying heat and water. These utilities, typically concealed behind walls or underground, are crucial to modern existence. I seek to celebrate their overlooked beauty and utility. Clay, in particular, connects the natural world to the built environment, especially in cities built from bricks. Through my work, I explore the passage of time, the evolution of materials, forgotten significance of once-essential elements, and ultimately question the definition of ‘progress’ and ‘obsolescence’.
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Single Hitch to Bear Witness

$60.00


   

Single Hitch to Bear Witness

$60.00


  

Single Hitch to Bear Witness

$60.00


 

Single Hitch to Bear Witness

$60.00




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