Figurative Sculpture in Paper Clay.

• Main Author: Lyle, Valarie G
• Format: Others
• Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2001
• Subjects: Paper clay; Figurative sculpture; Ceramics; Georges Jeanclos; Mary Frank; Figurative; Stephen De Staebler; Art and Design; Arts and Humanities
• Online Access: https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/31; https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1081&context=etd

The artist discusses her Master of Fine Arts exhibition at East Tennessee State University, Carroll Reece Museum, Johnson City, Tennessee, March 9 - 17, 2001. The exhibition marked her return to organic, gestural work. Works are figurative, ceramic, sculpture, made of paper clay, ranging from 8-inch, wall mounted, bas-relief to life sized, full round figures. Most are slab constructed, unglazed or lightly glazed with soda wash. Topics discussed: the artist's development, including the influences of Stephen De Staebler, in his treatment of the individual in mass culture, and of Mary Frank, in psychological content and in the use of negative space; similarities with sensuality in Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings; paper clay technique and the work of Rosette Gault; ceramic workshops in Appalachia; mythology and feminism as inspiration; the effect of nature and environment on art; and Georges Jeanclos. Includes images and discussion of seventeen works.