{"id":6766,"date":"2014-04-12T14:05:29","date_gmt":"2014-04-12T14:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lilavert.com\/blog_lilavert\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2016-01-24T15:53:28","modified_gmt":"2016-01-24T15:53:28","slug":"organic-sculptures-of-leigh-taylor-mickelson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lilavert.com\/blog_lilavert\/organic-sculptures-of-leigh-taylor-mickelson\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic sculptures of Leigh Taylor Mickelson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Organic sculptures of Leigh Taylor Mickelson<\/strong> (USA)<\/p>\n

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Leigh Taylor Mickelson – Lure albiflora<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00ab\u00a0My ceramic sculpture explores the different components of self, sexuality and family, and how these components relate and conflict with one another. I use forms from nature, especially ones found in plant life, as a means of expressing these components. Being full of dichotomy, the elements of natural forms act as a metaphor for the spiritual, emotional and physical extremes that exist within our selves, our love relationships and our family units.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Lure\u00a0and\u00a0Botanical Duet\u00a0series give homage to one of the most recent inspirations for my work: a plant\u2019s will to pollinate. For me, the private \u201cbusiness\u201d of flowering plants reveals a world that mimics human interaction to a fascinating degree. In addition, the forms found inside plants, once magnified, divulge a beauty that is regrettably unseen by the naked eye. In my work, I aim to capture the essence of these organic forms, reveal their beauty, and hence celebrate nature\u2019s will to attract and therefore produce.\u00a0\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n