Cultural Works
Bpak (marriage)
2005
12.5" ht. x 21" x 15.5"
Homage to New Jerusalem
2004
16.5" ht. x 12.75" x 13"
Vessel with Four Hares
2003
18.5" ht. x 10" x 10"
Animal Vessel
2003
25" ht. x 8" x 8"
Mohammed’s Line
2002
18" ht. x 11" x 9.5"
Iznik Calismalari #1
2002
19" ht. x 13" x 13"
Iznik Calismalari #2
2002
19" ht. x 11.5" x 11.5"
Santa Caterina of Deruta
1997
24.75" ht. x 8.5" x 8.5"
Santa Caterina of Deruta #2
1997
35" ht. x 13" x 9"
Gina’s Journey: Tree of Life for My Daughter
1996
30.75" ht. x 24.25" x 5.75"
1997-2005
In my work I pay homage to the functional roots of ceramics while elaborating on historical and decorative elements. The influences seen in my work come from life experiences as well as travels and readings.
My interest in Islamic Art has evolved from my studies of the Italian Renaissance during a study abroad program my junior year of college in Florence, Italy. Italian Maiolica pieces reveal the impact of Islamic Art on the Italian ceramics industry of the 15th Century. Russian inspired forms and surface decoration appear in my work after travels to Moscow and St. Petersburg in 2002 & 2004.
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