Materials: Copper, acrylic ink
Dimensions: 12"h x 8.5"w x 8.5"d
Photo credit: Gipson Lori
Lori Gipson
Kent, OH. USA
My fundamental interest in hollowware comes from the making process. I find the sound of the hammer blows to be soothing and comforting, creating a repetitive rhythm that lets my mind go to a quiet state where my thoughts organize themselves, problem solve and design pieces. I love seeing the piece grow and come to life in my hands, developing a unique personality.
While working in an undergraduate program, I challenged myself to master the material. I experimented with how the metal moves and its plasticity while learning and gaining control. Mastering the movement of metal has allowed me to continue to push the boundaries of what metal will do when being formed.
As a Master's Candidate at Kent State University, I have switched the visual focus from the outside to the inside of the vessel, exploring the idea of functionality and questioning what a vessel is meant to contain.
Materials: Copper, acrylic ink
Dimensions: 12"h x 8.5"w x 8.5"d
Photo credit: Gipson Lori
Lori Gipson
Kent, OH. USA
My fundamental interest in hollowware comes from the making process. I find the sound of the hammer blows to be soothing and comforting, creating a repetitive rhythm that lets my mind go to a quiet state where my thoughts organize themselves, problem solve and design pieces. I love seeing the piece grow and come to life in my hands, developing a unique personality.
While working in an undergraduate program, I challenged myself to master the material. I experimented with how the metal moves and its plasticity while learning and gaining control. Mastering the movement of metal has allowed me to continue to push the boundaries of what metal will do when being formed.
As a Master's Candidate at Kent State University, I have switched the visual focus from the outside to the inside of the vessel, exploring the idea of functionality and questioning what a vessel is meant to contain.