When I first saw this amazing “treepot” by Jan Kolenda, I
was entranced by the beauty of her creativity. Her incredible "treepots" represent a close connection to the plants which inspired their creation.
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| Live Oak Treepot Stoneware 8" x 12" x 13" |
As an Internationally Exhibited and National Award Winning clay
artist, Jan Kolenda’s ceramics have claimed their devotion to representations of
nature.
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| Bracket Fungus Pitcher Stoneware 10" x 12" |
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| Blue Fish Platter Stoneware 13" x 2" Private Collection |
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| Fetish Casserole Dish Stoneware 12" x 7" |
As Artist-In-Residence, Jan's relief ceramic tile mural,“Our Backyard Wilderness,” came into being. The mural depicts 55 animals on an outside wall at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital in Coral Springs, Florida.
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| The Initial Section Jan Kolenda |
In collaboration with Bob Bagley's woodworking expertise, woods including spalted maple, cuban mahogany, australian pine, and indian rosewood have merged with Kolenda's ceramics for stunning results.
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| Inflorescence Form 2010 Indian Rosewood and Ceramic 17" x 24" Woodwork by Bob Bagley |
Working with concrete, Scuter the tortoise became part of Jan's Gopher Tortoise Burrow, an interactive sculpture for
children to explore at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Hospital.
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| Scuter the Tortoise Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital |
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| Gopher Tortoise Burrow Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital |
“My art starts out in that quiet place of childhood memories
where play and exploration are intermingled. There is a feeling of wonder and
excitement as nature’s secrets are revealed. As I work, I slip back to those
early years where discovery was play and now creativity and memory give way to
play. It would please me to know that those viewing my work would join me in
this childhood joy.” ~Jan Kolenda
See more of Jan's amazing creations on Facebook, Pinterest, and her Website,
Sticks & Stones Studio.
Sticks & Stones Studio.
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Photos used with permission by the artist.
Oh wow, that is really fascinating!
ReplyDeleteMy favorites are the first pot and especially that tortoise, it's gorgeous.
She has some other treepots on her Website, but I believe this one is my favorite of them all. I had not seen the tortoise until I began researching her work, and he is perfect for the children's area at Sawgrass Nature Center. Thank you for visiting my blog!
DeleteI love this concept!
ReplyDeleteMe, too, and I'd love to have one of her treepots. Thank you for commenting!
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