Kay Lord Ceramic Sculpture
Working with clay is an adventure. It is seductively accessible yet endlessly challenging, offering infinite possibilities for experimentation and discovery.
My sculptures are built from stoneware clay using a variety of handbuilding methods. Each piece is unique and made without molds or patterns. After creating the work I bisque fire it in a kiln, apply underglazes and/or glazes, and then re-fire it-sometimes multiple times. I often enhance the surface with subtle applications of cold finishes.
I create sculptures to explore emotions or states of mind, often revealing connections between nature, narrative, and the human form. While I start with a drawing and concept, the work often evolves in unexpected directions as it develops. I hope my sculpture remain open to interpretation, inviting viewers to discover their own personal meanings within them.