Guardian

This unique sculpture is a combination of hand-built components made from stoneware clay. The dog starts as a series of clay cones and cylinders; as they are assembled, the pose emerges. The carved waves and fish are first painted with slips, and the overall surface is achieved by applying an artist-made semi-matte glaze. Wiping these highlights created the worn look of a found object. Signed on the bottom, this piece is one-of-a-kind.