Individual Concept TWO-"Vases-in-Waiting"

"Vases-in-Waiting"
Artist Statement-  This series was inspired by my granddaughter and her husband's recent journey into parenthood with the births of their son, Liam, in April of 2016,  and their daughter, Maya, this past November, 2017. I'm also pretty sure there's some residual inspirations floating around,  having been "with child" a few times myself. :)
Motherhood is a Blessed journey as we hold God's miracles within our "vases". These whimsical designs come in all colors, shapes and sizes, just like a mom...-in-waiting....                                                                  

Research-

Ursula Commandeur-

          Ursula Commandeur's urge to create is based on a certain need to catch up. Only at the age of 40 did she graduate as a certified product designer specializing in ceramics. Since then she has been making everyday objects - bowls, bottles, vases grown out of the need to surround oneself in everyday life with beautiful things - as well as free works, quite enigmatic forms without any use value. In the free works, the game manifests itself with her own, seemingly inexhaustible seeming repertoire of forms, which brought her within a short time international recognition and awards. From biscuit porcelain and wire arise reliefs and free sculptures. Corresponding to her interest in things constructed according to system, she adds individual, repetitive forms that complement each other to a new volume. In black and white, bizarre objects and fantasy turrets emerge, so idiosyncratic that they leave plenty of room for the viewer's imagination and association space.

Charan Sachar, lived in India for a significant part of his life where his mother ran a boutique designing clothes for brides and bridesmaids. The colors, fabrics, embroidery and designs he came across had a strong impact on his work.
His work also reflects his love for Hollywood movies and his fascination with life in India. "I strive to give life to clay, decorating it with Indian influences keeping functionality and uniqueness in mind. Pottery has given me the much needed respite from the monotony of everyday life. Working with clay and giving it form feels as satisfying as organizing and bringing peace to all the chaos that is there around you. My goal is to continue to work with this medium to create art work which is cherished for life."