This piece establishes an intimate dialogue between the three-dimensionality of its medium and the flatness of its illustrated narrative. Through meticulous sgraffito and collaged transfers, the artwork subverts the historical gaze on the female body, granting it autonomy and a space of its own. The composition stands out for its chromatic contrast, where the floral background patterns coexist with geometric textures and a balanced palette of blues, blacks, and subtle pink tones. As a prime exponent of contemporary ceramic art, this wall sculpture plate transcends its utilitarian form, cementing itself as a compelling conceptual statement for any modern collection.
In this new series of wall sculpture plates, Behind Closed Doors, I reimagine source imagery from a book titled In Praise of the Backside. The book’s collection features women from behind, as captured most often by men, frequently untitled and anonymous. In my reinterpretation of these images, the women transcend their status as objects of line and shade, to become subjects with emotion, thought, and a place of belonging.
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