This exceptional wall sculpture diptych presents a compelling visual narrative rooted in formal duality and shared thematic depth. Comprising one circular and one square hand-built porcelain plaque, the pairing functions as an artistic mirror reflecting the modern female subconscious. Striking turquoise and teal underglazes provide an evocative backdrop for expressionistic portraits brought to life through intricate sgraffito carving. The interaction of rich, hand-etched textures with symbolic geometric diamonds and cage iconography elevates this set from traditional pottery into a highly sophisticated gallery-grade installation, offering an impactful statement for any contemporary art space.
Experience the captivating essence of contemporary art with Diptych Lock and Key, Rattling Cages, 2019. These wall sculptures artfully merge form and narrative, embodying the innovative spirit. Her poetic porcelain plates examine and re-imagine the history of art in a way that values women, not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative qualities of art-making, Hodge weaves stories into the clay which are both personal and universal.
Elevate your private collection with this profound visual dialogue; securely purchase this unique wall sculpture diptych by Alex Hodge on our website.
Wall Sculpture Diptych - Lock and Key, Rattling Cages, 2019. By Alex Hodge
Diptych Lock and Key, Rattling Cages, 2019
From Porcelain Plates Collection series
Hand-Crafted Ceramic, Hand-Carved Clay
Carved Porcelain Decorative Plates
Dimensions: 20.5 H x 10.5 W x 0.5 D in.
Set of 2
Lock and Key: 10.5 x 10.5 x 0.5 in.
Rattling Cages: 10 x 10 x 0.5 inOne of a Kind.
Hodge studied and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Ceramics, with notable exhibitions such as Unsung Muses and Eyes That Bind, graduating summa cum laude and receiving honors such as the Outstanding Undergraduate Award. Here, clay became the conduit that allowed her to speak of her experience and, more importantly, her frustrations. Always curious to acquire more knowledge and skills, she pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Miami. There she obtained the summer scholarship and the William Oberman Award, and graduated summa cum laude. During this time, she moved from expressions of anger to prioritizing love between women, the deep well of internal feminine landscapes and the historical exploration of women in relation to the present through ceramic material. Since then, her works have been exhibited at the Morean Arts Center, Arts Benicia and the Imurj Gallery, among others. She currently resides in rural Georgia, where she transforms her stories into sculptures that reveal what has been historically hidden.
