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Grant Work
Artist's Statement
From the very first time that I touched
clay at the age of eight, I knew that throwing pots would be my life
long passion. Decades later, I am still excited by its seemingly
infinite potential.
Throughout my career, ancient Egyptian,
pre-Columbian and Native American pottery has been a strong influence
on my exploration of classically shaped pottery forms. I begin my
artistic process by throwing the clay into classic vessels that are as
recognizable today as a thousand years ago. I then alter their form by
pushing and pulling and stretching the walls of the pot. When the clay
dries to a leather hard consistency, I carve into the walls to give the
piece surface relief detail and texture. The last step involves glazing
the completed forms with copper and iron rich glazes, chosen to
emphasize the organic and timeless nature of clay. Combining the
ancient tradition of pottery making with my contemporary vision, my
work integrates past with present.
Kay's Grant work
In 2002, Kay Yourist recieved a grant
for which she did a body of work and participated in community service
work. To read more about this experience and to see images of the
related work, please click on the Grant Work page link below.
See Kay's Photo Gallery
Grant Work
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