Women in Art 278 Magazine December 2013 | Page 47

american artist cynthia spencer functional & sculptural ceramics I love working with clay. It is physically and mentally challenging. Sculptures begin with an idea in mind, but are allowed to steer themselves as I go. These were all pinched and coiled from the ground up. This way of working emphasizes an ”off center” organic way of creating and celebrates happy accidents. This is my 27th year focusing on clay and it feels like the relationship has just begun. wom en ART