Emil Alzamora

Hone

2012

ed.25 Manny Woodward makes beautiful, soulful, subtle, pieces of art. Her pieces do not rely on superficially attractive subject matter. They are more concerned with the subtle inte...

ed. of 25 Manny Woodward makes beautiful, soulful, subtle, pieces of art. Her pieces do not rely on superficially attractive subject matter. They are more concerned with the subtle ...

ed. of 25 Manny Woodward makes beautiful, soulful, subtle, pieces of art. Her pieces do not rely on superficially attractive subject matter. They are more concerned with the subtle ...

edition 03/25 Manny Woodward makes beautiful, soulful, subtle, pieces of art. Her pieces do not rely on superficially attractive subject matter. They are more concerned with the sub...

This is an original, unique ceramic sculpture by Sarah Louise Davey on a black wooden base. The piece measures 44” x 19” x 21”. Please note: This piece is pictured with the base on top of a black pedestal and a white pedestal. The black base of the sculpture is included, but the pedestals are not included. Artist Statement: "The art of making, for me, is very much a response to the human condition of needing to connect to one another, as well as to what lies just beyond the borders of our realities. I am drawn to the idea that art can have the ability to affect those who look upon it, allowing these portraits to be conduits to a realm within our subconscious. Although my females are hard ceramic sculptures, their hollow, eggshell-like interiors feel like a glove or a mask that can easily be slipped on and off, like the psychic armor of a distant self. An introspective dialogue is started as I make each piece, invoking a surreal understanding of the physical and emotional auras of these strange beauties. Heavy in symbolism, they illustrate the psychological scope of a hybrid creature. Their wide-eyed gazes are meant to portray an emotional duality that is constantly evolving. Some are alter egos of women on the verge...

The relief sculpture is framed. The visible jumps on the legs were intentional and existed from the start, because the artist was inspired by ancient ...