Suleika's Shield
Ceramic, glaze, string, wood 34" x 48" 2014
Light Shield
Earthenware, glaze, string, wood 34" x 44" 2016
Palimpsest
Ceramic, glaze, string, wood 47 x 50" 2017
Mother's Shield
Earthenware, ceramic glaze, brass, string 6”x 6” 2023
The Ancient Child's Shield
Earthenware, ceramic glaze, brass, string 12”x 17” 2023
The Pianist's Shield
Earthenware, ceramic glaze, brass, string 11”x 9” 2023
The Poet's Shield
Earthenware, ceramic glaze, brass, string 11”x 13” 2023
Fragile Cities
Ceramic, mixed media, string, bamboo 18" x 24 " 2014
The Stargazer's Shield
Earthenware, ceramic glaze, brass, string 8”x 8” 2023
The Wonderer's Shield
Earthenware, ceramic glaze, brass, string 12”x 15” 2023
Pendulum
Ceramic, string, brass 22” x 20
CERAMIC Shields
These “Ceramic Shields”, inspired by burial suits from ancient China that were made of thousands of rectangular jade pieces strung together, play with the idea of metaphorical protection.