Susan Bostwick

Artist Statement

From a simple arrangement to the drama of transformation, I am captivated by the universe that lies beneath my feet. It is a world of insects, decaying leaves, fallen fruit and regeneration; punctuated by artifacts, trash, mementos.

In the studio I work slowly; layering materials, techniques and content in an effort to balance the formal and the personal.

he work is made from earthenware clay. Thrown, modeled and slab-built components are combined and finished with layers of slips, stains and glaze. Through multiple firings, I strive for a surface that evokes the passage of time and accentuates the marks and textures that develop in the process of construction.