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Molly SchulpsButterfly Head2025
2025
$1,800
£1,366.53
€1,575.38
CA$2,546.35
A$2,741.38
CHF 1,468.06
MX$33,032.60
NOK 18,522.85
SEK 16,951.40
DKK 11,771.88
About the Item
My work explores the nature of relationships through the animal forms and environment, as well as folkloric references. The animals are the metaphor for our own needs; the need to copulate, pro-create, isolate, create familial relationships and be triumphant. The folkloric references are also a way to investigate family histories and legends.
The materials I use are an important part of my process. I mainly use porcelain and terra cotta for the ceramic components because I think the surfaces are seductive and challenging. The nature of these two clay bodies can be finicky and paradoxical just like us, but when they are coaxed along they allow the palate to be pure like porcelain or earthy red clay bodies. The gold lusters give value to the form through surface, intent and the symbolic importance of both gold and silver.
- Creator:Molly Schulps (American)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Bozeman, MT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU498317451282
Molly Schulps
Molly Schulps is an artist and educator living in both California and Oregon. She grew up in Southern California and was deeply influenced by her father who was a successful educator and master potter. Molly works in her home studio making both sculpture and utilitarian ceramics. When she is not in the studio or classroom, she likes to explore her surrounding environments collecting imagery, sketching and researching. Her artwork explores narratives and visual imagery related to animals and the environment. Schulps has served as a professor of ceramics for the last 18 years at Cypress College and was the art department chair for the last 6 years. She has been invited to participate in some significant exhibitions at various museums and is in both public and private collections.
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