27 ” x 16.5 ” x 16.5 ” Low-fire clay , underglaze , glaze , mixed media
“ Pussy in Disguise ” ( 2017 )
Patti also states that she rarely intends the infusion of whimsy , surreal , or absurd . She rather sees her experiences and curiosities in images and in attempting to solve the visual elements in each piece , the other just seems to occur . However , there are times , she admits with a chuckle , that it is very intentional . She notes that her more recent work has a distinctly opinionated narrative while also intentionally claiming the absurd . Her 2018 “ Cloud Bank ” series takes on the perceived dystopian state she feels the world finds itself in . It openly satirizes Donald Trump and his administration . “ The older I get I just don ’ t care . I ’ m pretty angry ,” she laughs . It appears the inner rebel has found her voice ( fingers ) and at 82 years old , is not yet singing her swan song .
“ Crossroads- View # 1 ” ( 2018 )
45 ” x 20 ” x 24 ” Low-fire clay , underglaze , glaze , steel
Photo Credit : Mark Woods
As mentioned earlier , you don ’ t have to Google far to find somewhere to enjoy Patti Warashina ’ s work , so let your fingers do the walking .
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