Paper Kiln
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Flared Paper Kiln Vessel
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Flared Paper Kiln Vessel (Detail)
Flared Paper Kiln Vessel (Detail)
Open Paper Kiln Vessel
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Open Paper Kiln Vessel (Detail)
Cracked Paper Kiln Vessel
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Cracked Paper Kiln Vessel (Detail)
Rippled Paper Kiln Vessel
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Rippled Paper Kiln Vessel
Paper Kiln Cup Vessel
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Paper Kiln Cup Vessel (Detail)
Paper Kiln Shards
I have layered newspaper and clay over a wire structure to create a paper kiln as a physical metaphor for ill fitting women's personal protective equipment. The layers protect the inner structure, much like how PPE protects its wearer from hazards. Before firing, the layers fit neatly over the frame. However during the firing, the paper kiln cracks revealing the wire underneath and when the structure is no longer supported by the clay exterior it collapses onto itself. Through this work I aim to show the fragility of the human body and the danger posed to it by ill fitting PPE.
Paper Kiln Shard (Detail)
Paper Kiln Shard (Detail)