"Domestic Marking"

Ceramic Wall Art

Created by Kelly Jean Ohl

Utterly unique in both pattern and creation, these wall pieces are composed of individually hand-carved ceramic elements, each bearing a pattern distinct from the next. Each element is burnished, washed, waxed, and fired multiple times to dramatic effect. The artist maintains the same color palette for each piece, yet no two will be alike.

Please note that this triptych is composed of 43 individual pieces, which are mounted separately. Side panels are composed of 11 pieces, and center panel is composed of 21 pieces.

Small (shown left and right)

Dimensions: 17.0in H x 11.0in W x 2.0in D

This piece ships on or before: Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Shipping charge (based on items in My Basket): $30.00

$450.00

Large (shown center)

Dimensions: 18.0in H x 24.0in W x 2.0in D

This piece ships on or before: Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Shipping charge (based on items in My Basket): $40.00

$950.00

Triptych (arrangement as shown)

Dimensions: 18.0in H x 50.0in W x 2.0in D

This piece ships on or before: Wed, Jul 4, 2012

Shipping charge (based on items in My Basket): $65.00

$1850.00

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About this Artist

Kelly Jean Ohl

"All of my ceramic pieces are made by hand. I carve the intricate designs on each piece, then individually burnish and sand each piece before the first of multiple firings. After the work cools from the first firing, each piece is washed, waxed, hand painted with oxides and then undergoes a final firing up to 2400 degrees."

Kelly Jean's work reminds people of things they have found on the floor of the forest, something they have touched in a tide pool or a single cell organism once viewed under a microscope. Her ceramic pieces aren't any of these things in particular. They are small abstract objects that reference many biological entities without being any one specifically.

Kelly Jean uses many household utensils as well as handmade textiles in her ceramic work. This is the start for many of the intricate patterns. Each piece is then hand carved, burnished,washed, waxed and sanded. After the building process is complete each piece will then go through multiple kiln firings and will be hand painted with oxides.

Kelly Jean has a BA in both Theatre and Art from Minnesota State University as well as a Master of Arts degree with an emphasis on ceramics. She also holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan.

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