MICHELLE SUMMERS
MICHELLE SUMMERS
digital debut belger crane yard studios
june & JULY 2016 www.Craneyardstudios.org
“Portal”, 2016, Porcelain, 3 5/8” x 3 1/8”, sku:msu01 artist Bio Michelle Summers is an Oregon native, lover of cats, magic, plants, rocks, and sweet treats. She received her MFA in ceramics from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 2014 and her BFA in ceramics from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2005. In the years between school Michelle taught ceramics at community colleges, creative art camps and schools across the country. Currently she is a longterm resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana.
“Well”, 2016, Porcelain, 3 1/2” x 3 3/8“, sku:msu02
artist statement ”Porcelain is the paper I use to illustrate the odysseys of thoughts and experiences real or imagined. The work, at first glance seems innocent and playful, qualities that can disarm a viewer, making one look closer to explore the details and idiosyncrasies of the imagery. Upon this further examination, the complexity of these images starts to unfold; the emotional depth of the work emerges invoking curiosity and inquiry into the work’ s narrative.” -michelle summers 2016
“Moving”, 2016, Porcelain, 3 3/8” x 3 1/8”, SKu:msu03
“Vision Walk”, 2016, Porcelain , 3 1/2” x 3 3/8”, sku:msu04 Michelle Summers’ functional wares are crafted on the wheel using a creamy porcelain. ThE FOLLOWING WORK featureS meticulous, colorful illustrations FULL OF PATTERNS AND WHIMSY. Summers’ work is TYPICALLY glazed clear on the inside while the outside is raw and meticulously sanded by hand for a soft, satin finish.
“Gate Keeper”, 2016, Porcelain, 3 1/2” x 3”, sku:msu05
“Familiar Spirits”, 2016, Porcelain, 5 1/2” x 2 3/8”, sku:msu06
“Vision Gateway”, 2016, Porcelain, 6 3/4” x 2 1/8”, SKU:msu07
“Medusa”, 2016, Porcelain, 6 7/8” x 2 3/16”, sku:msu08
“Processing Plant”, 2016, Porcelain, 10 1/2” x 2 3/4”, SKU:msu09
“Radar”, 2016, Porcelain, 7 3/8” x 2 3/4”, SKU:msu10
“Guardians/Vessel”, 2016, Porcelain, 7 3/8” x 7 1/2” x 2 1/2”, SKU:msu11 This bowl features four sculpted feline guardians. The rim features detailed line work. The interior and exterior of this vessel is raw, and meticulously sanded by hand to a soft, satin finish.
“Backed/Vessel”, 2016, Porcelain, 6 1/2” x 5 3/8” x 2 1/8”, SKU:msu12
two sculpted feline guardians are featured on the outside of this bowl. The rim features detailed line work. The interior and exterior of this vessel is raw, and meticulously sanded by hand to a soft, satin finish.
“Head Spaces”, 2016, Porcelain, 4 7/8” x 3 3/8”, SKU:msu13 crafted on the wheel using a creamy porcelain, A subtle face is outlined in white on the raw, porcelain exterior. A satin-matte glaze lines the interior of the cup and includes meticulous illustrations.
“Crucible: Vision”, 2016, Porcelain, 6 3/4” x 4 1/2”, SKU:msu14 This deep vessel features a minimal exterior with a textured spot. Colorful illustrations line the interior surface. Summers’ work is glazed clear on the inside while the outside is raw and meticulously sanded by hand to a soft, satin finish.
“Crucible: Wizard”, 2016, Porcelain, 5 7/8” x 6 3/4”, SKU:msu15 This large vessel features A band of crosshatched, decorative line-work and a cute wizard dude. Colorful illustrations also line the interior surface. Summers’ work is glazed clear on the inside while the outside is raw and meticulously sanded by hand to a soft, satin finish.
“Untitled Series: 1”, Porcelain, 11” x 3 3/4”, SKU:msu16
“Untitled Series: 1I”, Porcelain, 7 1/4” x 3 3/4”, SKU:msu17
“Untitled Series: 1II”, Porcelain, 6 1/4 x 2 1/4”, SKU:msu18
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