Updates from the Studio of Stephen Blades
Sketches
Manufacturing Saints
Statement of Research
Statement of Research – Stephen Blades 12-3-2023 My artwork is created by transforming materials through labor-intensive processes into forms that reference and subvert historical religious artifacts. My work asks the viewer to subsume themselves in the decadence of physical reality…
Grinding
So much grinding done, so much more to do
Ceramic Arc form tests
These guys are ready for their final firing. Tomorrow we see if they are ready.
Night market
art market in Meridian, Mississippi tonight. New works on display
Market prep
Prepping for an art market in Meridian , Mississippi tonight. New works will be on display
Arc tests
8 of 50 ….. or more?
Wood shell
Laminating some wood for an outer shell
Sculpture progress
All major welding completed, now onto clean up and details
Surface
Building up a surface
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