Bronze Boat Nieves Carrasco The metaphor of a chrysalis

The metaphor of a chrysalis

This work imagines language transformed into artifact through the act of writing

have been inscribed in English translation

hand stitching

my dreams keep revolving

Bronze Boat Nieves Carrasco The metaphor of a chrysalisThis extraordinary piece is hand built using brown sculpture clay, assembled using soft slabs and coils. The slabs are textured by stamping, folding, carving and stretching. Cracks appear through the stretching and are gently encouraged. Theyre finished by layering coloured slips and underglazes. This process makes it one of a kind. Due to the porous nature of the clay this piece is not suitable for holding water. Measures approximately 15. 5"l x 5"h.