KAREN SWAMI
07.16.2020 – 02.19.2021
Swami’s work is deeply informed by the natural characteristics of the Earth. From its surface down to its deeper stratus, she mimics the parched, cracked and fractured textures found in nature. The particularity of her work results from the convergence of time-honored techniques from different parts of the world that have inspired the artist; the cobalt blue or celadon-green glazes reveal deep layers of nuanced colors and the simple shapes of her works are reminiscent of Asian and Hellenistic ceramics dating back to the ancient dynasties. To create her unique finish, Swami burnishes each piece with an agate stone, they are then bisque-fired, smoked, waxed, then re-worked often with Urushi lacquer and pure gold in the traditional Japanese Kintsugi technique.
Works on View
CELA MIDORI
GALCA 03
GALCA 04
GALB 03
GALDOR 17
GALDOR 46
GALKIWI 44
GALKIWI 48
GALKIWI 72
GALTURQ 49
KLIMT 12
GALTURQ 55
KLIMT 24
KLIMT 26
KLIMT 7
KS 119
KS 152
KS 184
KS 234
KS 29
KS 39
KS 92
OO BIANCA
OO CAÏMAN
GALCA 05
GALDOR 47
RIS 19
SF 17
TOU 02
CB 24
KS 122
KS 164
GALDOR 51
RIS 23
RIS 36