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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Netsuke (net · soo · kay)

 




Netsuke carved from ivory. 


Typically measuring less than three inches high, netsuke are small, wearable sculptures that were fashionable during Japan’s Edo Period (1615-1837). Expertly crafted, these miniature accessories became highly collectable among American enthusiasts in the late 19th century. 

Functioning much like toggles or counterweights, netsuke were attached to purse-like boxes called inrō that could be suspended from a sash wrapped around one’s kimono. Featuring an inrō and netsuke connected by a cord and bead, or ojime, the photo at the right shows a complete carrying case. In order to open the delicate stacked boxes of the inrō, the owner of this case would slide the ojime towards the netsuke. The boxes could then be separated, revealing contents such as medicine, tobacco, or small writing materials.

Language source Springfield Museums: https://springfieldmuseums.org/blog/fashion-function-art-netsuke-carving/







Image to demonstrate opening of inro.







Porcelain Clay with Glaze
Source is Met Museum:




NETSUKE OF THE SHAPE OF A SPARROW, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY




Source for two images above:






Carved Bone





Ruth Coffman, Student Work, Ceramic Sculpture II





Glazed Ceramic, Wood
Wood Platform measures 20" x 18" x 8"
Assignment: Platform











Glazed Ceramic, Water
10" x 4" x 6"
Assignment: Personal Project





 

Hannah Garrido, Student Work, Ceramic Sculpture I


 

Student Work, Ceramic Scultpure I


Assignment: 22 Sculptures
Sculptures 21 and 22 inspired by the first 20 sculptures. 
See examples below. 







Sculpture 22
Glazed Ceramic with reflective paper. 
8" x 4" x 5"





Sculpture 21
Glazed Ceramic
4" x 4" x 10"






Sculptures from first 20 prompts. 
Left: Stacked Forms
Right: Bridge

 

Student Work, Ceramic Sculpture I








Glazed Ceramic Mounted with Wood
4" x 3" x 10"
Assignment: Social Commentary Response
Note: Two pieces, hollow, wood dowel inserted on right side, 
cloud head balancing on wood dowel. 









Glazed Ceramic
8" x 7" x 3"
Texture achieved by putting slip in a plastic bag and using a pastry tip. 
Assignment: #22 for 22 Sculptures












Glazed Ceramic. 
Modular pieces are assembled to present completed sculpture. 
Largest measure is 8". 
Assignment: Response to Book (Set of Two)









Ceramic With Glaze
4" diameter, 8" height
Carving on red clay. Gloss glaze applied to certain areas.
Assignment: Choice for 22 Sculptures





 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Bradley Edmonds, Student Work






Ceramic with Underglaze. Plastic flora and glass gems. 
Assignment: Personal Project

 

Ceramic Cup That You Can't Put Down


Fall 2023

 

Jessica Lubbers, Student Work, Ceramic Sculpture II





Ceramic with glaze and underglaze. 
26" x 20" x 8"
Assignment: Personal Project






Ceramic with glaze placed on crochet yarn. 
23" x 19" x 5"
Assignment: Platform




Ceramic and Glaze (five separate pieces).
15" x 15" x 12"
Assignment: Personal Project





Glazed ceramic and yarn.
Assignment: Personal Project