PAULA COLLINS

MEDIUM

Ceramics

ARTIST STATEMENT

“HOPE
Having other people’s experiences. I aim for my work to capture the shared moments that connect us and inspire a sense of identification with one another.
Various hand-building and glaze techniques used.”

ARTIST BIO

Paula has been creating clay sculpture for twenty-five years. She enjoys an authentic approach to her compositions by experimenting with various clays and glaze techniques. Her narratives are somewhat humorous and reflect her take on current affairs. There is a certain dance between head and heart, finding a way into her pieces. Paula uses red earthenware clay and porcelain-colored clays. Each piece takes several weeks to produce. They are fired multiple times, with temps ranging between 1,850 and 2,500. She incorporates lusters and patinas for detail. Paula holds a degree in art and shows her work in Southern California.