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Ceramic Wall Sculptures
Stoneware Clay Relief Murals
A stone wall enshrined with stoneware relief murals called "Lady Clove" and "Laurel" lies at the base of Platt Clove, a deep, mysterious ravine in the Catskill Mountains. With a warm smile, she welcomes and beckons a safe return for hikers and cars traveling a narrow, two-lane road. It climbs along the Clove's north wall to a region of cliffs and waterfalls with exceedingly complex and dangerous trails in an area known as Devil's Kitchen.
These magnificent ceramic murals are a sight to behold! Each measuring 8 feet in length and 4 feet in height, they are cemented into a 9-foot-high native Catskill Mountain blue stone wall. The level of detail in these clay murals is simply breathtaking. They have been carved in high relief, which makes them look like sculptures.
If you ever get the chance to see them in person, you won't be disappointed!
Each of these murals is crafted using natural stoneware clay, which is carefully shaped by hand into intricate patterns and features a portrait of Laurel. The murals are meticulously glazed with metallic oxide colors, adding depth and vibrancy to the already stunning designs. The clay is then fired at an incredibly high temperature of 2,300 F, turning the clay to stone and creating a durable and long-lasting piece of art.
"Lady Clove"
The beauty found in these clay relief sculptures and the combination of flowers and rocks served as the ultimate source of inspiration.
"Laurel"
Laurel's artistic influence has been profound. As a muse, she has inspired the creation of vibrant, imaginative colors and designs masterfully reflected in these large ceramic wall sculptures.
BEOWULF and Dragon Sculptures
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"Beowulf"
This stunning free-standing clay sculpture has the incredible ability to draw in its viewers, immersing them in the captivating narrative of Beowulf. The sculpture itself depicts Beowulf as envisioned by celebrated novelist John Gardner in his retelling of the ancient English poem Grendel. As one gazes upon this magnificent work of art, one can't help but feel the mythical power and allure emanating from it. Beowulf, in all his glory, stands as the ultimate guardian of myths and the realm of dreams, a true masterpiece that captures the essence of this epic tale.
"John Gardner's Dragon"
"Dragon" is a free-standing ceramic sculpture commissioned by John Gardner in 1972 to celebrate his novel "Grendel."
In John Gardner's novel Grendel, the main character is confronted with the duality of good and evil and turns to Dragon, an ancient wise beast, for guidance. Dragon, who may be a product of Grendel's imagination, guards a vast treasure and advises Grendel to "seek out gold and sit on it." The "Dragon" and "Beowulf" free-standing sculptures are the treasures that give shape to the fantastical creatures in our imaginations.