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Madie Benson | “Untitled”

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A cone shaped ceramic sculpture, wider at the base and tapering to the top, small brown coils stacked in layers like a pyramid

Madie Benson, "Untitled," Spring 2022, recycled clay, 4 x 3.5 x 4"

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I hand coiled clay to make small phalange-like forms, attaching these to my base, going around like tree-rings. This piece took approx. 30 hours to build. This form speaks to the imperfection of nature and time.

A black takeout-style box, with three glazed dumplings.

Ashley Pao | “Artifacts”

A facemask covering half the face created by a foundation of cardboard. The ground of the mask is black with a doily wrapped around the front. The holes of the doily create almost a skull-like appearance. Attached to either side of the mask are strips of torn fabric with a red floral motif. Some fabric pieces are covered in black paint. A candle is attached but not lit, dangles down with the strips of fabric. A small rock is tied with twine and attached in a similar way. A strip of leather with spikes is also attached, mimicking the strips of fabric in the piece.

io Boerke | “Grief”