mixed media ceramics by pheopbe cummings (Ceramics review (september/october 2013)

In a recent issue of ceramic review journal there was an article about ceramicist Phoebe Cummings, which i found particularly interesting. It showed images of her work that incorporated clay along with other materials such as glass, wire and steel. A piece which I particular liked was 'Formation'. It is composed of clay, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and glass and is on display at the Camden Arts Centre in London. I love the modern approach to this work and how the artist has made a piece based on how materials react with one another rather than creating something with a utilitarian use. Her work in 'Ceramics Review' journal is enclosed in a glass bubble so outside factors can't effect the work. Over time the materials she has carefully selected will react with each other, changing the state of the work. The colours and shapes in Cumming's work are muted and organic, and i think the artist has chosen to choose organic aspects of formal elemnts to highlight the change in the work more than anything as the theme. I like how Cummings work changes over time and are ephemeral as it is like viewing multiple artworks over a period of time. Below are some examples of Phoebe Cumming's works.