architecTONIC Opens April 4th

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The culmination of almost 3 years of graduate research and experimentation at the University of Florida will be emerging from the kiln early next week. Some trays, stands and display furniture will be finished shortly after. Amazingly all of this will be ready for the opening reception at Charlie Cummings Gallery on April 4th.

The details are on the images above. Please feel free to share them, or contact me to join my email list or give me your mailing address and I’ll send you an invitation.

If you’re close enough to make the trip to Gainesville, please stop by.

Digital Fabrication

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I have been incorporating some new technology in my work. These photos show some of the process from digital modeling to CNC milling, laser cutting and 3-D printing. I am enjoying the contrast between cutting edge and age-old technologies. The precision of computer guided machining juxtaposed to the handmade is compelling, as well. Some finished work with digitally fabricated trays are at the end of the show. More to come…

There is a short video of the CNC mill in action here.

A 3-D model of a tray with individual insets for each cup. This is made in Autodesk Maya software.
The CNC mill rough cut of the top of a tray.
Laser cutting masonite.
Mug with laser cut Ceramic Art Cart solid color decal sheet.
Tankard with 3-D printed hinged lid.
Tankard with 3-D printed hinged lid.
Liquor Service. 2014. 16”h x 14”w x 8”d Hand built cone 3 red clay, terra sigillata, underglaze, and glaze. Electric fired. CNC milled spruce, wood stain.

Mash-Up

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I am finishing an independent study in the architecture department. It is nice to find a kinship regarding function with another field and to see a new perspective on planning, using space and light, and considering materials.

These liquor sets are the culmination of the pottery-architecture mash-up that has been happening in my studio recently. The stands are slipcast earthenware and the bottles, cups, and utensils are cone 3 red clay.

Mixing Console

Mixing Console

Toddy Tower

Toddy Tower

Toddy Tower

Toddy Tower

Mixing Console

Mixing Console