Fleur van Dodewaard

When does anything become something? Or, more specifically, what separates an insignificant mass of clay from a meaningful artwork? In a world of infinite possibilities, Fleur van Dodewaard eliminates all but some to arrive at a few essential elements she can work with. Modest amounts of porcelain and a rolling pin to form thin slabs; kitchen utensils to create patterns; pigments to mix with the clay. A table. Let the hands do the work, focus, be in the moment, accept that porcelain is sticky like gum and can’t be unfolded. Things happen during drying and firing. Embrace or reject; select the pieces that express the complexities of life in a few simple gestures.