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©2009 *amphista
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Artist's Comments

About 2 ft tall 22 inch base. Explores the inherent yet dichotomous qualities of joy and suffering. Stoneware and Mixed Media finishes.

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Given 2009-05-23

MotherBee 6 by *amphista Having created a few ceramic works myself, I know how difficult and time consuming it is to do this type of work. I really like the idea of incorporating honeycomb and the body of a pregnant woman. The piece is very inviting, it welcomes you to look around the entire Sculpture. I think the piece is also open to different interpretations. My interpretation is that the piece is showing how similar bees and humans are. Bees help bring flowers to life just as mothers do. -- My interpretation? It shows a nice balance within one's self. There's a strong feminine exterior, but shows the capability of shouldering strong masculine issues on the interior as well. I love the folded bend in the arm, which you'll have to see in her Gallery. To me, the folded bend shows added wear and tear. Strain from having to endure alot, and coming through it with the greatest reward - the knowledge that you have great strength, and can birth that strength in others. (Suggested by =Laartista and Featured by `2dazed)

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:iconmichaelshapcott:
Wow! It came out amazing! I really love it. Great job.

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:iconcharlielavoy:
Good god that's really intense. What's the material?
:iconamphista:
Thank you so much.
:iconamphista:
white stoneware ceramic clay body and mixed media finishes (not ceramic glazes).
:iconmytharcana:
Quite a unique and interesting piece and even the bees have some entertainment with this one! :D Excellent piece and congratulations on the DD!

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:iconhollowxribcage:
kinda scary oO
it's like she's tearing herself

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:bulletpink:[link]:bulletblack:I'll be watching it as it all falls apart before me:bulletblack:[link]:bulletpink:
:iconcannibaljim:
That creeps me out in so many ways. It's like a nightmare I had.

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Wanna go for a bite?
:iconsheeeva:
Wow, making the "hive" must have taken you absolute ages! I have the sudden craving to feel clay between my fingers again - this is a very inspiring piece. Congrats on your DD!

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May 4
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NIKON CORPORATION
NIKON D70s
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18 mm
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May 3, 2009, 1:45:13 AM

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