julie zirlin

Artist Statement

I am influenced by nature and organic forms. My hand-built sculptures and wall pieces are three-dimensional compositions composed of lines, the interplay of positive and negative spaces, proportion, and color. I strive for visual simplicity, movement, and balance of form.

To achieve a particular range of colors and surface qualities I use different clays and may fire in a reduction, oxidation, soda, or wood kiln. Many pieces are designed as multiples to enable the owner to configure the installation in different ways thereby participating in the artistic process.