The creative process to build this piece was inspired by Gale Woodhouse, a potter extraordinaire in Vernon, BC. She encouraged us to let the clay’s shape dictate its result. She had us roll out a slab of clay, of no particular shape or plan and then drape and set it up.
Much like a wood worker sees an image in a trunk or a sculptor sees a shape in marble, she encouraged us to look at what appeared in a slumped piece of clay. I saw a bear, sitting on its backside contemplating life, or perhaps the salmon I later created for him. Could I recreate him? I doubt it. What a fun unique project. I encourage you to give it a try.
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