Wasp Nests
2019. Porcelain. Cone 10 Wood fired.
The wasp plays an interesting role in the world. Just like humans, the wasp forages and uses a multitude of resources found in nature for its own benefit. Like humans, the wasp gives little back from what it takes, rather, its main goal is to build large empires and reproduce as much as possible.
These nests are foraged from buildings in Florida (I only collect non-active nests). I then spray them with casting slip and fire them raw in a wood kiln, using similar wood the wasp uses to build the nest.
2019. Porcelain. Cone 10 Wood fired.
The wasp plays an interesting role in the world. Just like humans, the wasp forages and uses a multitude of resources found in nature for its own benefit. Like humans, the wasp gives little back from what it takes, rather, its main goal is to build large empires and reproduce as much as possible.
These nests are foraged from buildings in Florida (I only collect non-active nests). I then spray them with casting slip and fire them raw in a wood kiln, using similar wood the wasp uses to build the nest.