Primal ‘domestica’ explores the
relationship between that which is
nature and that which we create. It is
no accident that the orchid, a highly
evolved species, is central to the
piece, suggesting our own potential for
evolution. Its name echoes botanical
nomenclature, referencing my own life
experience as a student and professor
of plant science. Primal ‘domestica’’s
buttons connect our domesticated
civilized selves, once again, to that
which is essential to our bodies and
hearts.
This piece was in the juried show,
Surfacing: The Enamelist Society's 12
Biennial International Exhibition. 22
June - 22 August 2009, in Oakland CA.
It is currently for sale at Louise's
Featured artist show at Art Source
Gallery, 1015 Main Street, Boise,
Idaho 83706.
relationship between that which is
nature and that which we create. It is
no accident that the orchid, a highly
evolved species, is central to the
piece, suggesting our own potential for
evolution. Its name echoes botanical
nomenclature, referencing my own life
experience as a student and professor
of plant science. Primal ‘domestica’’s
buttons connect our domesticated
civilized selves, once again, to that
which is essential to our bodies and
hearts.
This piece was in the juried show,
Surfacing: The Enamelist Society's 12
Biennial International Exhibition. 22
June - 22 August 2009, in Oakland CA.
It is currently for sale at Louise's
Featured artist show at Art Source
Gallery, 1015 Main Street, Boise,
Idaho 83706.
| Louise's Leap Studios Barbara Louise Bowling, Artist, Sole Proprietor |
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| Primal 'domestica' $1200. 17" longVitreous enamel fired over hand-forged copper. fine, silver, sterling, oxidized copper, cloisonne, stainless steel. |
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