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MotherBee 7 by *amphista:iconamphista:

Categories Traditional Art > Sculpture > Surreal

©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.




Marysia Goszczynska 2009

Critiques


:iconjohnpaulthornton:
`johnpaulthornton May 23, 2009, 10:06:02 AM
When artists are at their finest, it is when they take the overlooked items in the world, and present them freshly, so that viewers drop their jaws. A pregnant human body presented as a beehive might be one of the most intriguing concepts ever, especially when the hive has been broken into by the host itself, and gooey amber honey is the delicious prize. To create this in stoneware only adds to the surprise. Such an ancient, functional and harmless medium, serving to deliver such an expressive form is a triumph.

The meaning of this piece is both arresting and somehow soothing...referential to nature, sexuality, industry, nourishment, cannibalism and dreams. It is a monument to life and eventual death. Is the unborn child in the womb a parasite, or a sweet treat? There is a literalness to this that is so beautiful, and a surreal-ness to it that is horrific.

This piece may also be viewed in the round on the artist's site.

All in all, a powerful and unforgettable work.
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=Timothy-Sim May 17, 2009, 5:48:30 PM
Coming from a third person's point of view, I would have to say that this piece was really quite well done for what it is. I had to give you tons of points on vision and originality because of the creative concept of a mother bee being a mother, and yet incorporating the functions of a beehive into her. A little grosteque showing an open pregnant-mother's womb filled with honey, but if that's what you're carrying across with the idea, you've definitely got me thinking and have me in your train of thought already!

I looked at the other pieces that go around this same sculpture and decided to critique an overall one on this one because of how it'll go through the rest anyhow.

I loved the intricate details brought out by each porous hole and the use of the wax to signify the honey.

I didn't really like the portion of the hands that had little bits of the hive on it, because it felt rather queer. It would have been nice to have it there, but not in the same way you did it though. I'm not sure how to suggest where, but definitely not at the elbow.

Is it also on purpose to crop it without the head or the full legs? I think that's artistic, though i'm curious to know what it'll be in full size.

I'd actually want to buy this and have it stand in my room, but i'm certain insects will REALLY start living in those porous hives and cause a ruckus in my home :fear:

good job!
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~Wisteria24 May 7, 2009, 2:28:12 PM
WOW is really all I can say.
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~ossor May 8, 2009, 2:16:19 PM
This is incredible, how big is it?
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Mood: Wow! ~SamFoote May 9, 2009, 11:21:05 AM
I second the WOW and raise another. You are truly a case of the unappreciated artist.

This work in particular is very powerful. It instantly drew from me a strong emotional response, witch I believe most great works tends to do.

All your ceramics are amazing. I love to sculpt myself but have only completed a few pieces, as primarily I Paint in oil. Your work has inspired me to create more.

Thank you for sharing!

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[link] My Website! :D
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Mood: Happy Tears *amphista May 10, 2009, 5:12:26 AM
Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me because this is really the first piece of mine that I am truly proud of. The whole process was extremely intuitive but everything I did seemed to make the work closer to the truth that I was trying to communicate, the next piece I am working on has been very frustrating as I am working on a much bigger scale and I've run into some moisture problem (amongst others) but making mistakes has led me to discover new things as it did with this one and now i'm beginning to feel really strongly about this next one as well, yay!

I think it's still too early to say that I am an unappreciated artist as I am only a senior in college, I am 22, and with this piece I feel like I've had a break through with my process, technically and stylistically, that allows be to truthfully communicate the essence of my ideas. I may be flattering myself but I honestly believe that 22 is pretty young to have this kind of breakthrough so maybe, as this continues for me, the appreciation will come.

This piece allowed be to explore the relationship and dependency that humanity has on the world that we live in. It also led into explorations of the complexity of the human body. And then it led me into very significant explorations of the complexity of the relationships between mother and child, (and observances of the sacrifices and benefits that my mother experienced while raising 4 daughters.) But however you choose to interpret the piece I would say that the biggest and most-powerful theme that connects all the other ideas is the dichotomous yet inalienable from each other qualities of joy and suffering.

I'm very glad to hear that you liked this piece and I'm happy to have inspired you as your work is truly inspiring as well!
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*amphista May 10, 2009, 5:15:47 AM
Thank you!

It's about 2 feet tall and 22 inches across at the bottom. I'll take and post up more accurate measurements when I get a chance.
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*bumble-boo May 12, 2009, 3:55:47 PM
This is insanely beautiful and well-thought out. It's so amazing... I love all the different shots of it. I can't express my words haha. BUT I love how original this is. Gosh I don't really know what else to say! :)

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*Wolf-R4ph43L May 12, 2009, 3:58:18 PM
Wow!! Pretty damn creative
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