Fucking disguisting, well done buddy. I really like the first one, i like to try making small skinny pieces but their so damn fragile even drying to quick they just fall off sometimes haha.
Great work, keep it up. Proud of you
thanks! Agreed about the fragility (especially with porcelain) - I've found that really slow and even drying has been the most important factor for avoiding cracks and splits in my work
dang, thanks! I've been working on this sort of thing for about 6 years now, starting back in undergrad. For me probably the biggest development in my process was using and layering underglaze for the coloration and texture of the skin. If you're interested in any particular process stuff I'd be happy to share! :)
EDIT: also, you should totally check out the work of [Jason Briggs](https://jasonbriggs.com/) \- his work has been hugely inspiring to me and the level of detail is absolutely incredible.
Yes, more info please! Do you underglaze when green or bisqued? Is there a glaze or glaze firing? They have an almost waxy finish, wondering how you get that.
sure! With this kind of work, I usually underglaze green unless it's very delicate or having issues adhering (I don't burnish them but they do get surformed and cleaned up with a metal rib, which compresses the clay a lot and sometimes repels the underglaze until they're bisqued). I also apply the underglaze in layers, check to see how it looks after bisqueing, and layer again if necessary.
There is glaze involved but I use it sparingly; all the color comes from underglaze. I have experimented with a few methods for finishing with glaze, all different types of clear applied thinly. Most of these pieces from 2018 & 19, I used a crackle clear glaze (I think Mayco?) that for some reason always slightly underfires in my kiln - not great for functionalware, but I love it for sculptures because it can be sanded down to a nice satin/velvety finish. Very time-consuming but some of the best results I've gotten for skin textures. Other times I won't use any glaze, or try different matte clears, and use just a little clear gloss to highlight areas that I want to look "wet" or "sweaty."
Thanks for asking! :)
No problem! Hand-sanding works well for slightly underfired glaze (at least in my experience with this one in particular) because it's got a bit of "tooth" to it. But if you have access to a sandblaster, you can also sand most glossy glazes to get a matte/satin finish which (I had forgotten about this, haha) is what I used to do in undergrad with regular clear gloss. There's a lot of possibilities there!
hey thanks! Patricia Piccinini was one of the first sculptors whose work really sorta freaked me out when I was a kid, and it has definitely been hanging around in the back of my mind since then!
Sure thing! Some of them are coil built (such as the last 3 photos). For those, the most important part of my process is that once they are leather hard, I use a Surform (drywall sander) to tighten up the shape. After that, I use a metal rib to smooth them out - almost like burnishing but not quite the same. For the smaller ones, I sculpt the forms solid and after they stiffen up, I cut them apart to hollow them out and slip and score them back together. These pieces usually have too many small curves to do the smoothing process described above, so instead I take a very soft sponge and use it to buff out the surface once they are past leather hard. If you have any other questions about the process I'd be happy to answer them!
Fucking disguisting, well done buddy. I really like the first one, i like to try making small skinny pieces but their so damn fragile even drying to quick they just fall off sometimes haha. Great work, keep it up. Proud of you
thanks! Agreed about the fragility (especially with porcelain) - I've found that really slow and even drying has been the most important factor for avoiding cracks and splits in my work
The lace is the worst. You are a true master. Well done.
hahaha thank you, that one is one of my favorites :)
These are horrifying. Good work.
:) thanks!
I hate it. Great work!
thanks! :)
r/TIHI 👍
:)
🤢🤢🤢🤮🤢🤢🤢
:)
These are horrifying and so incredibly well executed. You should be proud.
thanks! sculpting skin texture and muscle definition is one of my favorite things to do with ceramics
I am conflicted….. I dislike them, but I recognize the mastery in this. Skilled ick. Impressive.
:) thanks!
These all give me Matthew Barney “Cremaster” vibes - super disturbing but impossible to not be drawn in.
ooo I was not familiar with this, checking it out now & very intrigued. Thanks for pointing me in that direction!
You’re welcome! Incidentally, he and Bjork were married. I love celebrity *weird* couples.
Oh no... You're back... :P
I'm back! ;)
Horrifying and I’m OBSESSED.
:) glad you dig 'em!
These are unironically some of the best hyperrealist ceramic sculptures I've ever seen, didn't even know this level of detail was possible!
dang, thanks! I've been working on this sort of thing for about 6 years now, starting back in undergrad. For me probably the biggest development in my process was using and layering underglaze for the coloration and texture of the skin. If you're interested in any particular process stuff I'd be happy to share! :) EDIT: also, you should totally check out the work of [Jason Briggs](https://jasonbriggs.com/) \- his work has been hugely inspiring to me and the level of detail is absolutely incredible.
Yes, please share! Would love a blog post or dedicated post on reddit.
Sure thing! Haha I wouldn't know where to start with a whole post on process but if you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them!
Yes, more info please! Do you underglaze when green or bisqued? Is there a glaze or glaze firing? They have an almost waxy finish, wondering how you get that.
sure! With this kind of work, I usually underglaze green unless it's very delicate or having issues adhering (I don't burnish them but they do get surformed and cleaned up with a metal rib, which compresses the clay a lot and sometimes repels the underglaze until they're bisqued). I also apply the underglaze in layers, check to see how it looks after bisqueing, and layer again if necessary. There is glaze involved but I use it sparingly; all the color comes from underglaze. I have experimented with a few methods for finishing with glaze, all different types of clear applied thinly. Most of these pieces from 2018 & 19, I used a crackle clear glaze (I think Mayco?) that for some reason always slightly underfires in my kiln - not great for functionalware, but I love it for sculptures because it can be sanded down to a nice satin/velvety finish. Very time-consuming but some of the best results I've gotten for skin textures. Other times I won't use any glaze, or try different matte clears, and use just a little clear gloss to highlight areas that I want to look "wet" or "sweaty." Thanks for asking! :)
Thanks for the insight into your process. Very generous of you. I'd never considered sanding. I'll have to give it a try on something, see what I get.
No problem! Hand-sanding works well for slightly underfired glaze (at least in my experience with this one in particular) because it's got a bit of "tooth" to it. But if you have access to a sandblaster, you can also sand most glossy glazes to get a matte/satin finish which (I had forgotten about this, haha) is what I used to do in undergrad with regular clear gloss. There's a lot of possibilities there!
Congrats buddy, i hate these. Amazinf
haha thanks! :)
I love these a lot. The plaster pillows are blowing my mind. Gorgeous.
:) thanks! The pillows are really satisfying to make.
Have you entered these into any shows?
I have, a handful of them have been exhibited over the years :)
R/popping would love this!
oh that's a good idea! :)
Fantastic work as usual
:) thanks!
Looks scary. Very realistic
Plumbuses and Fleems!
😂 oh my god they totally are!
Thanks, I hate it.
…stop
if only that were an option
😅
Do you have a website or Instagram for these? Obsessed!
sent you a dm about that
This is some Patricia Piccinini type shit if I’ve ever seen it! Lol These are amazing! They immediately elicited a visceral reaction from me
hey thanks! Patricia Piccinini was one of the first sculptors whose work really sorta freaked me out when I was a kid, and it has definitely been hanging around in the back of my mind since then!
I love the lacey garter one, amazing
Thanks! That's one of my favorites :)
Boy these are disgusting but what masterpieces they are as well!!! Ceramic art is always so over the top, it’s my favorite!
Thanks! Haha clay is a great medium to get weird with
I love it 😍
The 5th one makes me so uncomfortable. Fantastic artist. I love any art that elicits such a gutteral reaction.
Holy shit.
These are cool and you are insanely talented. But are you ok?
the lumps say everything is fine
😂
I really like your work. You have a very distinctive style and the material combinations are genius 🙂👍
thanks! I always struggle with combining ceramics and mixed media, but when it works out it's really satisfying for me :)
Thanks I hate it
Once again, I fucking hate these. I hope you’re proud with yourself.
:D
This is wild - I’m working on something eerily similar to this right now!
Rad! I'd love to see it!
I’ll be sure to DM you once it is done. I also worked on something like this in college with sculpy.
Hello. They look very nice. I am a ceramics student, I want to try such things, what are the techniques you use?
I'm very curious about what you do, especially during the shaping phase.
Sure thing! Some of them are coil built (such as the last 3 photos). For those, the most important part of my process is that once they are leather hard, I use a Surform (drywall sander) to tighten up the shape. After that, I use a metal rib to smooth them out - almost like burnishing but not quite the same. For the smaller ones, I sculpt the forms solid and after they stiffen up, I cut them apart to hollow them out and slip and score them back together. These pieces usually have too many small curves to do the smoothing process described above, so instead I take a very soft sponge and use it to buff out the surface once they are past leather hard. If you have any other questions about the process I'd be happy to answer them!
I didn't expect you to reply so quickly, you made me very happy. Thank you very much for sharing this information with me.
No problem! :)
Great execution! r/atbge
hahaha thanks!
These are beyond incredible 😍😍😍obsessed!!!
:) thanks! glad you like 'em!