Nicki Strouss
enjoys creating both functional and sculptural work. Her vessels
reference figures and possibility. These forms are narrative and
reference objects caught in an evolutionary trajectory to or from a
time and place of baskets, cups or paintings. Reference to function
is evident because many of the forms are utilitarian. The repetition
of form is my way of understanding each shape or idea in a new medium
or combination. Mediums used include high fire clay, wool, paper,
wax, and any number of other household implements to create a rich
surface that is best experienced when held in hand. The decision to
use a variety of materials and process helps vary and enforce the
experience and interpretation of the repeated forms and at the same
time enhance the visual and physical texture of the pieces. Some
forms appear fragile, as if cracking eggs and others look as strong
as weathered stones. As containers for thoughts or food, I hope these
objects find a happy place to enliven your home.
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Nicki grew up on
a horse farm in Lexington, KY and is now home in Columbus after
graduating from Columbus College of Art and Design, and earning her
200 RYT from Grow Yoga. She continues to work with local artists and
various other learning institutions and teaches ceramics at Columbus
Academy, CCAD, and the Craft Museum. She is also a yoga instructor at
Balanced Yoga. Other interest and inspiration are from slow food, the
outdoors, traveling, and sharing knowledge.
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