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desire of integrating the physical presence of the transformation process
and the fire itself as a more visible element of my work has led to the
building of now 14 "firingsculptures". They are built in 1-3 weeks in a continuous process. The climax is when the sculpture, wrapped in insulation, becomes its own kiln and fires to 1100-1200 centigrade. At this stage the insulation is taken away and for short intense moments the sculpture is glowing with celestial beauty. I want to show the inside, I want to make visible what normally is hidden. When the sculpture is glowing the inside is the most luminous and unusual coherences can be perceived. The choices of the shape aimed for, the method of building and the execution of the firing are made out of consideration for the view of the glowing sculpture. Transparent walls and openings of different kinds offer simultaneous views of the white glowing interior and the cooler and less glowing darker outside. In building a ceramic sculpture in the landscape I am doing a play about emotions, time and change. |