Artists Statement:
Creating with clay has been a journey of self-discovery. In learning to center the clay I found a way to center myself. As I explore the variety of forms and learn the complexities of the ceramic process, I find new ways in which to express myself. Nature, as well as Native American and Japanese aesthetics, inspires my designs and the forms I make.
The majority of my work consists of wheel thrown vessels. For me, the vessel is representative of the self, a receptacle for things that matter and need to be kept safe. In ancient times the vessel was a symbol for the Feminine; the giver of life,well being and nourishment.
Clay has taught me to have focus and patience. By its very nature,clay connects us to the Earth, and I find my awareness of nature heightened. As I continue to create with clay, I continue to create myself.
Biography:
Dolores Thomson has been creating with clay for over nineteen years. Her work has been shown in galleries and featured in shows and art fairs in upstate New York.
She is teacher's assistant for the evening raku / sagger class at Skidmore College, and teaches adult and children's clay classes at Clay Concepts Studio. She recieved an Associates Degree in Graphic Design from Adirondack Community College in 2004.
Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y, Dolores now lives in Hudson Falls,N.Y. with her husband Alex and five children.
