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Dirk StaschkeVanitas Vase 72019
2019
About the Item
I’ve long taken inspiration from the Dutch/Flemish tradition of Vanitas still life painting in which the notion of futility is key. I look to translate that futility into an artistic gesture by rendering what is representational and static in the fluid medium of glaze, knowing that what is painstakingly depicted will change beyond my control once fired. My process captures a fleeting moment reminiscent of the temporal nature of life.
In the Vanitas tradition, the flower serves as an observable metaphor for human life and death. My vases are intended for use. Conceptually, by placing flowers in one, the metaphor is realized through vitality and inevitable decay.
In form, my work is a synthesis of craft and painting. Although many have painted on pottery through the ages, I have cultivated a new technique where glaze is the primary medium. Reactions between glaze and the clay body allow me to achieve values of shading similar to that of the Old Masters paintings.
Invoking impermanence in the enduring medium of ceramic becomes a hopeful act, and in some small way, futility gives way to optimism.
- Creator:Dirk Staschke (1971)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10525177062
Dirk Staschke is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between sculpture and painting. His work often uses meticulous representation as foil for examining skill and craft. He received his BFA from the University of Montevallo followed by an MFA from Alfred University and has maintained an ongoing studio practice and extensive exhibition record for twenty-three years. During this time, he has taught at many notable universities, including Emily Carr University, Alfred University and New York University. His work has been shown internationally and resides in the permanent collections of several museums including the Smithsonian Museum in Washington (DC), Icheon Museum, World Ceramic Center (Gwango-dong) South Korea, Crocker Museum (CA) and the Portland Art Museum (OR). He has received various artist’s grants including grants from The Virginia Groot Foundation and the Canada Council on the Arts.
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