Forms of Life
This series was born out of an interest in fossils, vintage illustration, and the study of natural form through carving and hand-building clay. Each panel houses a grouping of figures inspired by specific classifications of early life forms.
Forms of Life | obsidian clay, gold pigment, pins, wood | Wall installation: 14 linear ft. as shown | 2018
Forms of Life sideview
Center panel: Echinodermata (sand dollars) | obsidian clay, gold pigment, pins, wood | 24 x 14 x 2 inches
Echinodermata detail
Top panel: Porifera (sea sponges) | obsidian clay, gold pigment, pins, wood | 10 x 16 x 2 inches
Porifera detail