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"There has always been a strong force with in me pulling toward the earth. My connection with the clay medium is the result of this pull. In my formative years I spent many hours playing next to streams, digging clay and making small pots and sculptures. Now I spend countless hours in the studio with the same passion, my skills are just a little more refined. My creation process always starts with a spark of inspiration. This prompt comes to me from many places. I find this insight in my life experience, relationships with friends, family and the time I spend outdoors. Friends, who are mothers, have been the muse for the “Vessels of Life” series. Watching childhood friends grow into to womanhood, blossom as vessels of live and bring beautiful children into this world I could not help but be stirred. The series is more then a celebration of feminine life giving potential, it is also a meditation on what it is I am bringing to the world as a woman and an artist. I chose to create these sculptures using a variety of clay bodies and firing techniques to reflect the uniqueness of all women. To see more images of my work go to www. mercedesrodgers.com. www.mercedesrodgers.com (Troy, NY)
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