No More Hands - Linda Lewis

I create original, figurative clay sculptures that bring to life ordinary people and the lives they represent - from a parent sharing a moment with a child to a woman walking her dog to a person contemplating life. Many of my pieces deal with a search for purpose and identity. The line down the middle divides this conflict but the  textures, color and designs on the surface of the sculptures show the struggle to harmonize these differences between the two sides.   
The goal with my sculptures is to connect us through the intricacies of the human experience- the experiences and emotions that we all share, regardless of gender, race or culture.  As with all my pieces, they are originals built from slabs and coils of stoneware clay.  The crossed legs are particularly hard to construct without cracking or breaking.  I believe that's why one doesn't often see clay pieces like these.  My narratives, color choices, painterly approach and the configurations I use make my pieces unique and truly one-of-a-kind