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| A Wall Sculpture of Ceramic, Copper, and Brass... |
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| Now on Exhibit - Fitton Art Center |
Welcome to Denny Means' Crooked Tree Studios
Crooked Tree Studios is composed of several workshops for sculpture, pottery and wood. We start with materials
of the earth, clay and wood, to create artworks for your home and office. Take a look at the new wall pieces,
raku fired tiles! These pieces have been well received and have people talking about the unique colors and three dimensional
qualities of the pieces. I am enthusiastic about exploring these wall pieces further in the coming months.
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| Nebula 2, Raku fired wall sculpture, 36 x 15 inches. |
| Another Honorable Mention Award Winner: |
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| Ceramic Split Wheel on massive solid oak base, 38in. tall |
We
have lots going on! My essay on instructing for the Cincinnati Art Museum is now posted by the Ohio Arts Council! See: http://www.oac.state.oh.us/aboutOAC/publicvalue.asp
Once more a thank you to the Cincinnati
Art Museum for hiring me to instruct the clay sections of their Art for Life Series.
The Dolphin Bowl was
accepted into the exhibit at Fitton Art Center in Hamilton, Ohio - More photos on the Gallery1 page, plus on the commentary
site.
This news just in: Denny has been accepted by the jury for Carnegie Art Center's Holiday Show and Sale! Come to
the Carnegie Art Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011 on December 8, 9, and 10, 2006. See great work by selected
artists in this juried show, and take home a unique gift item!
Consider the age old question: Why make art? "We make art as a way to tell the dreamtime stories to the children. But the bigger reason is this: the earth we came from, this mother, would not be as
fruitful, as reproductive and as supportive as she is without our appreciation. She
needs to feel our appreciation, it nourishes her. The purpose of art is to praise,
thank and express our gratitude and wonder. We make art to sing up the earth.”
-Paddy Horeddy, an aboriginal Australian*.
I don’t think anyone has said it better. My ceramic works are unique and accessible art for your home.
Each piece is handcrafted and one of a kind. At one touch you instinctively
feel closer to the earth of origin, the fire of making, and the mark of the maker’s hand. I believe we are born with an instinctive appreciation of art. By
touching the work we experience it and better understand the art, the wonder of the earth, and the song of the artist. Our
appreciation of art helps us to "sing up the earth," with our own song.
*As quoted by Paulus Berensohn in
“The Studio Potter” Dec. 2003.
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