Los Angeles ceramic sculptor – Beverly Morrison

 

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Beverly Morrison ceramic sculptures

“Intentions are very important to me and I begin every sculpture with a very a concrete motive. I empty myself, infusing my ‘will’ upon each piece and the clay absorbs it. Working with the female form has proven to be a natural vehicle for expressing and displaying this type of ‘saturation’. I never grow tired of the unending possibilities it presents.”

 

Graceful and sensual figurative sculptures with a theme of elemental like forms merging with flowing abstract shapes and natural textures. Beverly Morrison sums up her sculptural journey when she says, ” along with the female form, I am constantly in awe of the natural world. I use different techniques of texturing and coloring, inspired by nature, to assist with my exploration of certain ‘conflicted states’ in my work. Figures may exude a sense of balance and harmony or a sort of sensual tranquility; while, superficially, textural surfaces influence them with a type of emotional conflict. ”
“The figure is a subject matter that embodies so many enticing and seductive qualities and being able to combine such differing characteristics is intoxicating: supple in body, graceful in line, elegant in form; and yet exuding a presence of strength and emotional intensity all at once. It’s this fusion of characteristics that radiates an unending supply of motivation for me as an artist.”

 

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‘Celestial Chaos’ by Beverly Morrison

 

 

Ceramic bottle sculptures - "Saisho" - With Inlay (left) & The "Seed" (right)  - Beverly Morrison

“Saisho” – With Inlay (left) & The “Seed” (right)  – Beverly Morrison

Meaning ‘The First’, the Saisho has been cast in glacier white porcelain, and enhanced with a colored slip inlay. The surface has been sealed and buffed to a slight sheen.The Brushwork Series makes a statement on mindfully living in the moment and capturing that instant through a ‘playful gesture’ of a brushstroke.

 

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‘Earth Mother’ — Wall Sculpture — Beverly Morrison

 

 

The Gemini Sculpture by Beverly Morrison -- two females back to back

The ‘Gemini Sculpture’ by Beverly Morrison

 

 

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Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Morphic Series Shape C’ – Beverly Morrison

Height 12 inches

 

 

Female bust sculpture by Beverly Morrison

‘Asana’ – Beverly Morrison

 

‘Amused’ – Sculpture by Beverly Morrison

 

 

Meridian-Series-abstract sculpture -- Beverly-Morrison

‘Meridian Series’ – Beverly Morrison

2017

 

 

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‘Meridian Series’ – Beverly Morrison

 

‘The Meridian Series is about the beautiful illusionary restraints we place on our natural selves throughout a lifetime.’

 

 

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‘Lost in Translation’ — Beverly Morrison

 

 

 

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‘The Seed ‘—Black Clay — Beverly Morrison

height 14.25 inches

 

 

 

Limbo Stoneware, reclining nude female sculpture - Cone 6, Slips and Acrylic Stains By Beverly Morrison

‘Limbo’ Stoneware, Cone 6, Slips and Acrylic Stains By Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Leaf Sculpture’ by Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Growth’  — Beverly Morrison

height 16.5 inches

This is one of my favorite pieces to date. I keep her in my home as a sort of spiritual guardian. She reminds me of where I was, what I have accomplished and where I am going.

“From beneath the darkened murky waters the Lotus grows.
Navigating her way towards the warmth of the sun.
The filth of circumstance falling away as she awakens to the new possibilities of life.”

 

 

 

Growing Pains By Beverly Morrison naked emental figure sculpture

‘Growing Pains’ By Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Sway’ — Wall Sculpture — Beverly Morrison

 

 

Waizu'---In Cream Beverly Morrison - ceramic sculptural bottle

‘Waizu’ — In Cream–  Beverly Morrison

 

 

Yume'--In-Silver-Beverly Morrison Two female busts

‘Yume’ In Silver – Beverly Morrison

9.5 inches

 

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‘The Seed’  — Mixed Clay — Beverly Morrison

 

 

 

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‘Yellow Woman’ — Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Morphic Series Pair – In Black’ – Beverley Morrison

“The Morphic Series” is a Limited Edition Collection that explores movement and interaction.

 

 

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Beverly Morrison—Ceramic female nude sculpture

 

 

 

The Dyad---Twin Souls-Beverly-Morrison cojoined female sculpture-

‘The Dyad –Twin Souls’ – Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘The Dream’ Stoneware sculpture, Cone 6, Slips and Patinas By Beverly Morrison

 

 

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Morphic Series ‘The gathering’ by Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Moon’ small wall sculpture  — Beverley Morrison

 

 

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‘Release’ Sculpture by Beverly Morrison

Height 32 inches

‘It’s only until you fully Accept the circumstances that life has presented to you, can you then fully Surrender to it… By surrendering you can then finally release it and move on…’ – BM

 

 

 

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‘Otōto’ ceramic sculpture bottle with Brushwork – Beverly Morrison

height 7 3/8 inches

 

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‘Saisho – In Deconstruction’ – Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Sadness’ Sculpture by Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘Saisho’ —Mixed Clay Sculpture vessel – Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘The Bernini Sisters’ — Two figurative ceramic sculptures — Beverly Morrison

 

 

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‘The Bernini Sisters’  — Beverly Morrison

 

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‘Mini Muses’ Series — Wall Sculpture – Beverly Morrison

 

 

 

 

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2 Comments

  1. Deb Shapiro
    Posted August 15, 2017 at 2:34 am | Permalink

    The little black & yellow tea bowl at the top right of this web site page… it’s beautiful. Who made it? What story is it in? I’d love to know. Thanks,
    Deb Shapiro
    Oregon Potters Assoc.

  2. Robbie I. Hood
    Posted August 15, 2017 at 9:30 am | Permalink

    This bowl was created and photographed by ceramicist/photographer Philippe Buraud at La porte du soleil

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