"My
work is constantly evolving and multi-dimensional. It is
primarily nonfunctional, although I do create a limited number
of hand built and wheel thrown functional items. My main focus
is sculptural, with clay as the primary material. Glass, metal
and found wood are also incorporated in a number of my mixed
media pieces. In terms of subject matter, my sculptures often
include combinations of the following three elements: architectural
details, organic forms and textures.
The architectural
aspect of my work has ranged from single or multi house-like
dwelling forms to individual construction elements such as I-beams
and rebar. A variety of reproduced and invented architectural
details are included in my work, all of which are created by
using extruded and altered clay forms. Hand built organic forms
and textures appear in my work and are frequently used in contrast
with the hard edged architectural elements.
Front
and back views of Black Vessel
Artworks © Mikel Kelley | Photos by Anna Ironside
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The
mixed media aspect of my work often involves combining discarded
construction materials and/or found wood with the above. Like
the work created solely from clay, these pices range in size
from tabletop sculptures measuring 12" to 14" in height,
to large scale 5' to 7' high works. I also creat large and small
scale mixed media and ceramic wall pieces.
Mikel received
MFA Ceramics, at Washington University, St. Louis, MO and BFA
at University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI.
Mikel
will demonstrate Raku firing each day of the Tour, weather permitting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Mikel Kelley has moved his studio to the location
below.