What I Set Out to Do at Residency

What is it that I want? What am I setting out to do during this special moment in my life, at this amazing opportunity in NYC?

  • throw large scale composites

  • Implement Kseniya Polyakova techniques

What have I already achieved?

  • 2 part composites

  • 13 lbs, 11 lbs, 9 lbs

What do I continue to improve on?

  • Spiral wedging

  • Joining, leaving a thicker rim/top

What do I want to explore?

  • 3 part composites

  • Various surface decoration techniques

  • Various shapes/form

  • Altered forms

How will I achieve my goals?

  • Throw 3 part, I know how to strive for it

  • Self explore: various surface decoration techniques, other than carving. Using coil, Mishima…

  • Technical Visit: altered forms from composites - multi necks, vertical donut, “cave”

  • Shift my focus away from worrying about glazing, FOCUS on throwing large scale in as many shapes/form as my brain can dream up! Ie. Moon jar, lantern, vase, bowl…

Opportunity to extend:

  • What would the timeline look like? When is the studio closed? Exhibition timeframe?

  • I have a commitment in Seattle Dec 10-14

  • I have a commitment in Victoria Jan 4

  • How to ensure pieces arrive in Victoria before Jan 6 — get info from UPS: chances of arrival if shipped after Christmas. Need guarantee

  • Reach out to possibly sublet

Yumi