Artists Michael and Christine Adcock don't mind mixing business with pleasure. When they first met over 20 years ago, he was a potter and she was a fiber artist and photographer. They married and then discovered a way to merge their incredible talents. The result is their unique mixed-media or "fiber clay" art.
The couple crafts ceramic wish boxes. The process begins with Michael using a slab roller to lay out large strips of clay. Next, he cuts out the sides and lid of the box using wood templates. Using slip, the pieces are joined together. Carving tools are used to create recessed surface for Christina's inlays. Red willow twigs are cut and placed around the inlay borders. The piece then undergoes a process called "sagger". Redwood compost is placed inside the sagger, along with sand and table salt. The sagger is covered and then put into a kiln. During the firing, the contents of the sagger ignite, giving off gases, smoke, and fumes that add color to the box.
After the sagger firing, Christina takes over for the inlay process. She begins by gathering up leaves and placing them on handmade paper. This collage is scanned into the computer. A photo is then printed onto matte paper. Christina then overlays bodhi tree leaves onto the photo and glues it to the wish box. Waxed linen is used to hold the photo in place. A spray sealant provides the final touch, making the completed wish box a unique example of the couple's mixed-media approach.
Guests Michael and Christine Adcock
Adcock Studios
Leaves Of Grass & Clay & Fiber Art
Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: 805-967-3534
E-mail:
Adcock@aol.com
Website:
www.adcockstudios.com
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