Bushwacked is a time capsule of the 8 year George Bush presidency and the first in a series with themes involving politics, government, economics and ecological issues. The broken vessel and shards are metaphors symbolizing the havoc left in his wake. USA: a good thing in need of repairs.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
Mara Superior, “Bushwacked”, 2008, 18 x 27 x 12″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold and silver leaf, wood, brass, antique ivory.
