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.”
‘Celestial Chaos’ by 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.
‘Earth Mother’ — Wall Sculpture — Beverly Morrison
The ‘Gemini Sculpture’ by Beverly Morrison
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‘Morphic Series Shape C’ – Beverly Morrison
Height 12 inches
‘Asana’ – Beverly Morrison
‘Amused’ – Sculpture by Beverly Morrison
‘Meridian Series’ – Beverly Morrison
2017
‘Meridian Series’ – Beverly Morrison
‘The Meridian Series is about the beautiful illusionary restraints we place on our natural selves throughout a lifetime.’
‘Lost in Translation’ — Beverly Morrison
‘The Seed ‘—Black Clay — Beverly Morrison
height 14.25 inches
‘Limbo’ Stoneware, Cone 6, Slips and Acrylic Stains By Beverly Morrison
‘Leaf Sculpture’ by Beverly Morrison
‘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
‘Sway’ — Wall Sculpture — Beverly Morrison
‘Waizu’ — In Cream– Beverly Morrison
‘Yume’ In Silver – Beverly Morrison
9.5 inches
‘The Seed’ — Mixed Clay — Beverly Morrison
‘Yellow Woman’ — Beverly Morrison
‘Morphic Series Pair – In Black’ – Beverley Morrison
“The Morphic Series” is a Limited Edition Collection that explores movement and interaction.
Beverly Morrison—Ceramic female nude sculpture
‘The Dyad –Twin Souls’ – Beverly Morrison
‘The Dream’ Stoneware sculpture, Cone 6, Slips and Patinas By Beverly Morrison
Morphic Series ‘The gathering’ by Beverly Morrison
‘Moon’ small wall sculpture — Beverley Morrison
‘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
‘Otōto’ ceramic sculpture bottle with Brushwork – Beverly Morrison
height 7 3/8 inches
‘Saisho – In Deconstruction’ – Beverly Morrison
‘Sadness’ Sculpture by Beverly Morrison
‘Saisho’ —Mixed Clay Sculpture vessel – Beverly Morrison
‘The Bernini Sisters’ — Two figurative ceramic sculptures — Beverly Morrison
‘The Bernini Sisters’ — Beverly Morrison
‘Mini Muses’ Series — Wall Sculpture – Beverly Morrison
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