Dawn Christensen on wed 25 jun 03
When I first came to this list I was looking for information and
everyone was kind enough to share. I was making large tiles to draw on that
assembled and framed were about 35 inches square. During the process I was
learning so much and so involved trying to get them the way I wanted that it never
occurred to me to sign the clay. I was making pieces as part of a process.
They were not complete until smoked and assembled. Normally, I sign vessels on
the bottom but this work was formatted like a painting and signing them did not
occur to me until too late.
There were three pieces and I was fortunate enough to sell the last
one about a month ago. I signed the back and signed my first and last name
(married name / after 28 years it is as much mine as my maiden name - we did start
something new together). I also gave a small contextual paragraph with the
work. I am one that feels the work should stand on it's own and not have to be
interpreted with a statement. Do not misunderstand, I think artist's
statements have value and I do them. This was different, in this case I felt it was
warranted and appreciated by the man who bought it. It is interesting that it
had a different feel to the work and was work I sold. I think my attitude
towards the work came through. I was also ready and willing to part with them
the minute they were completed. I had gone through the process and was done
with it. This seems to be a very transitional stage for me.
It is interesting to know how others do it, especially from people who
are at different stages. As always this list is a great place to learn -
Thanks, Dawn
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