Poisoned Cocoons
The Poisoned Cocoon series is inspired by the birth of my son and my instinctive need to protect and nurture him. Influenced by their protective vessel qualities, I loosely use cocoons as a visual metaphor to represent my experience as a parent.
Growth #9 with Ndimu Face and Bidgogo Fish Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2011
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
10" x 6.5" x 6.5"
Growth #7 with Winigma Face Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2011
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
14" x 9" x 6.5"
Growth #5 with Ubi Face Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2010
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
8" x 8" x 4"
Growth #3 with Aboriginal Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2009
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
8" x 8" x 4"
Growth #1 with Masked Baby Face Poisoned Cocoon
2009
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
10" x 8" x 5"
Growth #10 with Nyabwa Face Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2011
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
15.5" x 9" x 4"
Growth #8 with Nyabwa Face Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2011
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
14" x 9" x 6.5"
Growth #6 with Babangi Face Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2010
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
9" x 7" x 5"
Growth #4 with Bwa Plank Mask: Poisoned Cocoon
2010
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
9" x 7" x 5"
Growth #2 with Masked Baby Face: Poisoned Cocoon
2009
Terra Cotta with Underglaze
9" x 7" x 5"