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I always want to see the third dimension of something... I want to come alive with the object.”
– Andrew Wyeth
“Sculpture is the art of the intelligence.”–Pablo Picasso
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a world where we are bombarded with mass-produced items, it’s a pleasure to see and appreciate the beauty of handiwork.”–unknown
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“He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”–unknown
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Textural Explorations
Michele Quan
Ceramic Sculpture | Saugerties, NY
Inspired by visual symbols of Eastern iconography, notions of impermanence and interconnection, and the natural world, ceramic artist Michele Quan creates distinctive sculptures and objects imbued with meaning. A devoted lover of drawing, painting, and writing, she approaches her craft with a process-driven ethic that balances discipline and intuition. Each piece is methodically formed either hand-built or wheel-thrown, then hand-painted and kiln-fired and often incorporates complementary materials such as hemp rope, wood, and metal. Whether vibrant or neutral, Quan’s works convey a meditative rhythm through repetition and layering, offering viewers a sense of serenity and quiet reflection.
Q&A
Texture can evoke memory, emotion, and even spiritual presence. Are there particular tactile sensations or materials in your work that hold symbolic meaning for you?
Stone, rocks, fingerprints, hemp, wood, steel, brass. All organic materials that resonate with the natural world and bring me to Earth. If I were to point to a symbolic meaning I would say ‘Be here now’ (Ram Dass) or ‘Remember you are alive’ (Joe Strummer).
From garlands to knots to beads, repetition appears as a visual motif in your work. Does repetition connect to any conceptual ideas for you?
When I first began working in clay, I always imagined the work hanging in trees in multiples. I made jewelry for twelve years and did the same thing envisioned earrings hanging side by side, necklaces and rings layered.
Q&A
(Continued) Visually there is an abundance of repetition, but I also like to work within a kind of self-imposed limitation of repetition. Multiples keeps me on the same page for a while, and it can be restful there.
In a world where so much is digital and smooth, your work feels grounded in slowness and touch. How do you hope people feel— physically or emotionally—when they encounter your work?
Many people have told me that my work brings them a feeling of peace in their home. I also hope that my work serves as a reminder of the awesomeness of the natural world and the majestic beauty we live in. The trees, the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains.
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My hope is that the work serve both as objects of contemplation and as a source of encouragement, inspiring reverence.
– Michele Quan
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