I really liked the piece by Emmanuel Cooper on page 97. The thing that attracts me most to it is its unique gravelly texture. I just want to touch it! One of my favorite elements of sculptural work is texture, and I love work that elicits a tactile response (I hate going to museums and galleries and not being able to touch things!!) I find it interesting that he uses roads and pavement as his inspiration, as those are not usually things that you would think of as inspiring. In his other work on this page I really admire the colors and application of glazes. The difference in texture and design between the gravelly pot and the colored bowls is pretty remarkable.
The other artist who stood out to me was Kochevet Bendavid on page 101. I love the craftsmanship of her work; it’s so gestural and organic. It kind of reminds me of times when I was throwing and I completely lost control of the vessel and it came out lopsided and weird looking. Those were always my favorite pieces! They were just more interesting to me. I know her distortion of conventional form is intentional and deliberate, which makes it even more impressive. The application of glaze and the colors she uses are also quite intriguing. These sculptures really invite the viewer to take a close look and pose many questions as to the meaning of the work.
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