Lunacies

Moon Jars, Lunatics, Phases of the Moon, Moon Stones & Orbit Jars

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Created over 2018 and 2019,  Lunacies are the exploration of ideas and forms based on the moon. Shown in the order of creation, the series consists of Moon Jars, Lunatics, Phases of the Moon, Moon Stones and Orbit Jars.

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This series began with Moon Jars, first made by Korean artisans during the Joseon Dynasty (1392 -1910) which espouse Confucian ideals of purity, frugality and fertility, embracing the genteel qualities of women. While this work is far more modest in scope, scale and technique, these pieces become the impetus for subsequent far less traditional work.

 

Lunatics were made by attaching thrown spheres to trimmed bowls and roughly manipulating the forms into notional heads that are starkly and slovenly decorated. They are meant to reflect the horrendous political climate, embodying attributes of lasciviousness, mendaciousness, capriciousness and other unsavory characteristics. 

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Phases of the Moon presents the eight stages the moon passes through each cycle: New, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, and back to New. Each phase represents certain traditional characteristics reflective of its appearance; for instance, the full moon represents the harvest and bounty, the new moon fresh beginnings. These wall-mounted plaques differ from accustomed reflections and introduce personalities to the lunar cycle.

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Moon Stones are conceptual renditions of the natural material, which dates to ancient times for its southing healing properties. They are the stone of mother moon and occur in many colors and opacity. Theirs is a nourishing, deeply sensual energy which can restore wholeness, inspire passion and creativity. These moon stones endeavor to personify these qualities, augmented with other uncommon traits.

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Orbit Jars bring the Lunacy series full circle. Retaining the purity of the Moon Jars, relief helicoidal aspects suggest accelerated movement reflecting the orbits of planetary systems. 

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