Lynne Nordquist

Artist Statement
Clay is the perfect medium for me. My tile works are basically two-dimensional drawings, but clay allows me to add deep relief to these drawings whenever I wish. Clay also allows me to work to any scale I choose, from miniature to huge. The range of techniques, glazes and effects that are possible in clay art is unlimited, so that I am continually learning and experimenting. There is always something new to try. The more I learn, the more fluently I can express myself in art's non-verbal language of imagery. I am currently exploring architectural ceramics.
I am mostly inspired by Nature, meditation and dreams, but folklore and mythology are also frequent influences. My interest in archaeology at times gives my work a look of antiquity. I do not really know where inspiration comes from or how it works -I am only thankful that it does.

Minerva Raku Wall Plaque 25 inches diameter $600	Marine Spirit Raku Mirror 21 inches diameter $600

Mandorla Raku Mirror 30 x 15 inches $500	Swans Raku Wall Plaque 25 x 17 inches $275

 

Cat in Garden Black Stoneware 17 x 22 inches $375	Wild Lillies Black Stoneware 12 x 15 inches $75

 

Trees Terra Cotta 13 x 29 inches $275

Sunflowers and Bullrushes Terra Cotta 10 inches diameter $45 each