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HMS No.1 Two-faced Selfie - trauma reference- the light and the dark of the Self, the dichotomy and the synchronicity, or the lack thereof, imposed on the Self, externally and internally.
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Secrets is in memory of photographer/artist Anderson Clingempeel. Andy took his own life. Porcelain, embelished and framed. The palette and facial elements were drawn from AC's print, Tribal Suicide, created in 2011, fours years before his demise.
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After firing this piece the 1st time I realized a lot more was going on in my head than I had been aware of. My internal landscape erupted after I did some research on old school zombification poisoning practices (think of today’s date rape drug, tho far more potent/destructive). I found astounding similarities with certain trauma states in today's world...including my own.
For the refire, I brightened her up a bit with some glitter and flower beads. Every little bit of further extrication from the past and losing even one more tether is a blessing.
Most survivors do not have access to state-of-the-art bioneural treatments (which are highly effective and fairly rapid). Most are stuck with "talk therapy" (CBT, REBT etc.) or may get lucky with some EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Even more never get any therapy at all, ever, and are caught in the brain-hardened loops of trauma world, basically just treading water or getting worse over time. Zombie Girl illustrates some of that static state that endures and reemerges throughout life.
The coloration is partially yukky, and the metaphorical worm (left of the mouth) of the rotting Soul is a detail not to overlook. And yet, the Turquoise Matte & Glo Worm green convey a bit of sunshine hitting the surface of the Self.
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HMS No. 7 Primal The "tribal warrior woman" vibe references the post trauma survivor who has developed and actualized the determination and skill to effectively fight back against destructive and paralyzing submission states. Stoneware with engobe and glaze.
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Profile side of HMS No. 5 "Emerging" ref process post trauma
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Detail HMS No. 5 Emerging - ref post trauma selfie
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HMS No. 2 Assembling the Survivor-trauma ref "split lips"
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The originally intended HMS No. 4 Survivor of No Secrets broke down the center-this is "the Survivor". Trauma reference--if you lose parts of your body/mind/Self, embrace what is left, alive and functioning.
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Detail of HMS No. 1 "Two Faced Selfie" references trauma, the double life of a battered woman - the light and the dark of the Self, the dichotomy and the synchronicity, or the lack thereof, imposed on the Self, externally and internally. Palladium & clear on porcelain.
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Reference is trauma survivor's ability to be looking out, without fear, eyes open, taking in a straight-on view of the world, not hiding in the darkness of eyes squeezed tightly shut.
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HMS No. 6 Looking Out profile side
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HMS. No. 10 Zen
Zen is a state of being -the mask is a post trauma expression of Zen-like Self awareness and acceptance of Self.
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Holy cannoli---quite a project-quite a view-clearly gonna be a fantastic & gorgeous studio! Thanks for the tour!
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And just who is this sweet potato?
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Always nice to put a face to the name!
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holy canolli
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Good? Good? Try AWESOME! Nice, really.
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Looks GREAT! Smart move. What a lovely mug.
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Geeze louise!
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ooooo--so lovely!