The Fluid Nature of Sensuality

Specifically invested in the sensual nature of form and surface, the intent of this body of work is to capture moments where human sensuality can be communicated through ambiguous ceramic objects. While my sculptures are heavily abstracted, one may be able to associate formal elements with human anatomy. Looking at modern commodities that use the sexualized human body as a design feature, each sculpture is developed from a visual lexicon of forms and surfaces derived from automotive, fashion, and product design. Toeing the line between the overt and obscure, these designs elicit the elusive quality of sensuality.

By maintaining ambiguity through abstraction, it is the sensual curvature of form, sleek and highly reflective surfaces, that seduce the viewer to further investigate and explore the work at an intimate distance. Upon exploration, the small textural details become apparent and make overt reference to sexualized bodies, and contemporary sex-toy design. These soft, oozing, fuzzy, and glossy surfaces are intended to provoke a tactile desire. Through providing such touchable objects and denying the viewer’s interaction I expose the voyeuristic nature of the work.