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Michael Angelotti
Ceramo Masses
October 12 – November 10
“My most recent work deals with perception of the natural world and its ability to dramatically change in the eyes of the
viewer. This perception can morph instantaneously pending lighting, time, mood, natural weathering etc. What once seemed static
becomes fluid. Evoking on nature’s raw, transformative powers, I create works that are eroded and wrenched, suggesting both
the fragility and transformation of nature. While these forms are seen as representations of the Earth in various stages of
transition, they are also monuments to nature’s permanence.
My experimentation with non-ceramic materials has been in part to enhance the plausibility of my sculptures as natural formations.
I have mastered a process that creates three-dimensional crystal like structures that grow during the stages of a kiln firing.
The combination of my crystallized growths with experimental glazes has resulted in extraordinary surface textures that mimic
nature.
Currently my work focuses on incorporating these crystals into various ceramic forms. This combination of materials enforces
the plausibility that these forms are naturally occurring. I enjoy challenging people’s perception on reality. [I enjoy] provoking
questions on the origins of the piece and the possibilities of artistic creations. I believe the ambiguity of the materials
create interest and energy for the ceramic arts.”
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