Elise Siegel recent Studio Visit
An odd confluence of Alice Monro with the cast figures of Pompeii and Herculaneum populate Elise Siegel’s studio. Ceramic busts of distinct individuals embrace the materialization of Phillip Guston and prairie habitudes of Grant Wood. Moving beyond an adolescent idealism this work builds expressive presence in how these characters have been slapped around, gouged and pinched into existence.
how wonderful to see these terrific sculptures, & so thoughtfully described!
Hovering between youth and aged. The small gestures of pinching and prodding of the clay make for large
expressive moments. Beautiful! So glad to see them here and wanting to see more in the other “world”
Dear Elise,
I think your new work is very exciting and thought provoking.
Karen Adelaaar
The work looks great and the Alice Munro reference is a nice touch…Wonderful
wonderful photos and thoughtful description only making me want to see more
Mysterious … Evocative … I want to see them in person.