Advanced Clay
Tea Pot
Inspired by Annette Corcoran
Annette Corcoran began working with clay in 1970. Though now over 80 yrs. old, she still loves the whole process, and works everyday. Her current work is still guided by birds in the ever-changing exploration of nature and clay; that is the interplay of observation, fantasy, imagination and technical skills. She embraces a process of experimentation in representing the movement and individual character of each bird. Her pieces are usually non-functional but mine is. Her work emphasizes the environment of the bird as a metaphor for the home.
My Teapot
Butter-dish
Measurements
Trivet
Measure
Hand-held
Measure
Salt and Pepper
Measure
Bust
measure
Meaning behind the bust
The meaning behind my bust is to bring out awareness to how most people don't really understand the problems Muslims face in America till this day. I created a bust with a cloth covering the head, neck, and most of the face. Today the hijab means many different things for different people. For Islamic women who choose to wear the hijab it allows them to retain their modesty, morals and freedom of choice. They choose to cover because they believe it is liberating and allows them to avoid harassment. I created this piece with a missing eye to represent that most people are blind to what Muslims go through daily such as racism.