Ceramics Semester One Winter Final

A two-handled vessel inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's iris and sunflower paintings.

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Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his prolific amount of works (from 1881-1890) and distinctive use of colors and brushwork. His formal art education consisted of time spent at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the Academie Royale des Beaux-Arts. Van Gogh's impacted the art world through his unique art style which contributed to the foundation of modern art.

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Van Gogh's energetic brushwork and color palettes have always inspired me, and he was the first Master Artist that came to mind for his project.

To complete the prompt I sculpted 3D renditions of his Iris and Sunflower paintings onto a two-handing cup- which I hand build from a pinch pot. I was challenged by the pinch pot at first, and had a time trying to get the shape how I wanted. Overall I feel very proud of my piece.

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Glazes used: Every underglaze under the sun, Blick Lilac, and Mayco Irish Luck.